Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine Style Ale
2009. 12 oz. bottle poured into a pint glass. Pours a perfectly clear deep copper in color with a bit over a finger of pillowy and surprisingly long-lasting off-white head. Aroma is quite good, initially resiny hops are dominant but they seem to recede into the background as a wonderful a slightly bready malt character comes to the fore. Taste is quite good, very hop forward and quite bitter. Malt is present but very much in the background. Finish is a touch sweet and there is a very low alcohol presence. Mouthfeel is good with a moderately full body, moderate carbonation and low alcohol warmth. Drinkability is quite good, very enjoyable. I hope that I'll have the self-discipline to save a few and see how this beer ages.