Saint Arnold Bishop's Barrel Series #015

Saint Arnold Bishop's Barrel Series #015

No Image Available

Brewed by Saint Arnold Brewing Company

Houston, TX, United States

Style:  English Barleywine

13.1% Alcohol by Volume

28 International Bittering Units

This is a limited edition beer

Sign Up to Participate:
0 n/a 0 0 0 0

Barleywine aged in Rye Whiskey Barrels The base beer for Bishop’s Barrel No. 15 is an English Barleywine. The style focuses on malt complexity, rather than hops like an American Barleywine. The appearance is blood red with a thin, off-white head that lingers. Aroma is rich with deep caramel malt, toffee, and dark fruit notes. The rye whiskey character brings out more spice and oak than a bourbon barrel aged beer, which typically lends more coconut and vanilla. The high alcohol does not hide itself, but remains in balance with the thick body of the beer. While the beer coats the glass, it also coats the throat and mouth. This is to be enjoyed over a long session so as not to rush the blossom of subtle floral characters in the aroma as the beer warms. When swirled, the rich malt and whiskey comes out and reminds you this is a beverage to be patient with and enjoyed slowly. This beer is ready to enjoy now, however it's built to age gracefully with proper cellaring. Enjoy between 55° and 65°. Date Brewed: August 6, 2015 Date Racked: September 18, 2015 Date Bottled: September 13, 2016 Beer style in bbl: English-Style Barleywine Type of Barrel: WhistlePig Rye Whiskey Barrels Original Gravity: 1.095 Final Gravity: 1.0173 Alcohol: 10.5% ABV prior to barreling 13.1% ABV after barreling Bitterness: 28 IBU