Brouwerij ‘t IJ Bridgeport Barley Wine

Day 353: Brouwerij ‘t IJ Bridgeport Barley Wine from Brouwerij ‘t IJ. Style of beer is ‘American Barleywine’. ABV is 10.0%.
Day:	353 (since July 1, 2014)
Beer:	Brouwerij ‘t IJ Bridgeport Barley Wine
Brewery:	Brouwerij ‘t IJ
Style:	American Barleywine
ABV:	10.0 %
Rating:
Tasting Notes:	Dark red in color with a white tan head. A molasses and grapefruit aroma. Flavor is hoppy, sweet and bitter. Low carbonation and slight roasty after-taste.
Description:	This is a beer brewed in Amsterdam but with our American friends from Marz Brewing, Chicago, and named after the neighbourhood where their own brewery is based. Unsurprisingly, there is a heavy American influence here. Which means a lot of hops, American hops. Nonetheless, their bitterness is beautifully balanced with the equally significant amount of malt a barley wine naturally requires. There is plenty of roasted and caramalt in the rich malt base of this deep, dark, glowing beauty. This American barley wine has a full, soft, rich but very balanced taste. To top it all off, there is a rich, full, creamy layer of foam.

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