Mike's Beer of the Week

Beer Information

Brewery: Sierra Nevada

Beer Name: Bigfoot

Beer Style: Barleywine

Abv.: 9.6%

Serving Glassware: Pint, Snifter, Tulip

Serving Temp.: 50-55 deg. F. (BeerAdvocate.com)

Local Availability: Most places (good ole T&V)

Pairings: Dessert (Brownies, Ice Cream, Cake)

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Mike's Ratings (1-5)

Overall Grade/Rate: A/4.5

Appearance:4.5

Aroma: 4.5

Taste: 4.5

Mouthfeel: 4.5

Drinkability: 4.5

BeerAdvocate Avg. Rate: A-/4.14

Mike's Description

2011 Poured into a snifter

Appearance - Dark red/mahogany-colored with a half inch of beige head. Retention that lasts throughout the session and a good amount of lacing.

Aroma - Raisins and grapes dominate the fruity aspect of this beer. Bitter hops are prevalent as well and it possesses a strong malt backbone. Some alcohol is present here.

Taste - This beer is on the sweeter side and the raisins really come through here. The hop bitterness is present in the aftertaste, but it lets the alcohol filter through. Some spicy notes as well such as cinnamon and brown sugar.

Mouthfeel - Definitely a full-bodied brew that does not hide the alcohol well. The hoppy character lingers on the aftertaste as is with most SN beers.

Drinkability - Definitely a dessert beer. Overall a fantastic beer and representation of the style...my favorite barleywine at the time of purchase and to age as well. I had it at a SN beer dinner at the Willamantic Brewing Company paired with Bigfoot infused ice cream!