Great Divide Old Ruffian Barleywine
Brewery: Great Divide
Name: Old Ruffian Barleywine
Brewery Location: Denver, Colorado
ABV: 10.2%
Serving Size: 10oz
Description: American Barleywine - IBU: 90 - Old Ruffian is a hefty, hop-forward Barley Wine. Seemingly mellow at the start with subtle fruit aromas and complex caramel sweetness, it quickly becomes aggressive with its bold hop flavors and huge hop bitterness. Ultimately, the big body, succulent sweetness and massive hop character come together to work wonders on your palate. A perfect representation of an American Barleywine. While the English focus more on the sweet and malty notes of their barleywines, the American's like the assertive, bitter and rambunctious flavors in theirs. The Old Ruffian weighs in at a hefty 90 IBU which dances on the Imperial IPA borderline. The caramel malt backbone balances any harshness out, yielding a full on aggressive yet approachable finish.
Name: Old Ruffian Barleywine
Brewery Location: Denver, Colorado
ABV: 10.2%
Serving Size: 10oz
Description: American Barleywine - IBU: 90 - Old Ruffian is a hefty, hop-forward Barley Wine. Seemingly mellow at the start with subtle fruit aromas and complex caramel sweetness, it quickly becomes aggressive with its bold hop flavors and huge hop bitterness. Ultimately, the big body, succulent sweetness and massive hop character come together to work wonders on your palate. A perfect representation of an American Barleywine. While the English focus more on the sweet and malty notes of their barleywines, the American's like the assertive, bitter and rambunctious flavors in theirs. The Old Ruffian weighs in at a hefty 90 IBU which dances on the Imperial IPA borderline. The caramel malt backbone balances any harshness out, yielding a full on aggressive yet approachable finish.