looneybomber
Well-Known Member
Im looking for a BIG barleywine to drink for my 5th wedding anniversary Nov 27th, 2014, so Id like one that isnt reaching its peak at 1yr, but instead will reach it in 18-24mo. I saw Northern brewer had a barleywine kit (the recommended yeast is a blend including brett), but I dont know how it compares to other recipes out there because this will be my first barleywine.
http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/...orthern-no-1-limited-edition-extract-kit.html
Id like something in the 11-14% AbV range (something that needs a LOT of aging) and I dont want the IBUs to be through the roof, because my wife wont like it then. She really likes Sam Adams griffins bow and its only 45 IBUs.
Any recommendations or recipes I should take a look at?
For comparison purposes, Im going to brew a Mephistopheles clone this week for our 4th anniversary.
http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/...orthern-no-1-limited-edition-extract-kit.html
Id like something in the 11-14% AbV range (something that needs a LOT of aging) and I dont want the IBUs to be through the roof, because my wife wont like it then. She really likes Sam Adams griffins bow and its only 45 IBUs.
Any recommendations or recipes I should take a look at?
For comparison purposes, Im going to brew a Mephistopheles clone this week for our 4th anniversary.