Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine Style Ale
Wow, more props to lou91 for the Never Again BIF. Bottled in 97. Pours with an inch of head, leaving decent lacing. The body is brown with a hint of ruby. Aroma of caramel malt, notes of toffee, it's bready, no hops, and a hint of sherry. Taste hits with a blast of caramel malt, multi-grain bread, and a dry sherry character. The hops are mostly gone, only a decayed corpse remains. Mouthfeel is full, though not as thick as a fresh one. This beer has gone from super hoppy to malty smooth. I have no desire to touch my 05s, 06s are still good for a hop fix. This is very close to peak, IMO.