The 2009 Barleywine Festeroon is coming to the Lucky Lab this weekend and will showcase Barleywines from 30+ local and national brewers. What is Barleywine? According to the Beer Judge Certification Program, Barleywine falls under the beer category of Old Ale. There is a specific subcategory for American Barleywine because we’re special. A Barleywine usually has a higher alcohol content – 8%+ and will exhibit a strong intense malt flavor. I usually think of them as IPAs on steroids. If you don’t watch out, they will sneak up behind you, clobber you on the head, stuff you in the trunk and leave you in a cemetery in Mexico if you’re not careful.
This weekend at Lucky Lab in NW, brewers such as Widmer, Sierra Nevada, Astoria, Bridgeport, Dick’s, Hopworks, Ft. George and others will present and taste Barleywines with names like Old Knucklehead, Dogfather, Horn of the Beer, Old Foghorn, Train Wreck, Old Ruffian and others. Just the names make you want to try it right? Bareleywines are special and should be enjoyed. To have the opportunity to taste numerous interpretations of the style is awesome. You may never see some of these brews at your local bar or the store.
A full list of Barleywines being presented can be had over at PortlandBeer.org.
2009 Barleywine Festeroon
March 6-7; noon to 10pm
Admission is free; 4oz tastes are $1.75
Lucky Lab Brewery, 1945 NW Quimby
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