Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine Style Ale
2008 Expedition poured into a snifter. This beer poured a slightly hazy dark red/brown color with a small off-white head. Nice lacing on the glass. The mouthfell is nice and medium-bodied. While drinking, this appeared to be two different beers. The initial smell was a lot of bright hops, with some caramel sweetness and a bit of alcohol. The taste had similar elements with quite a bit of bitterness lingering after the initial sweet malt flavor. I drank this beer over the course of about 45 minutes and, after it warmed up, the alcohol took over the nose and the taste. All I could get was alcohol, which really turned me off. I had the 2007 expeditiion last year and really enjoyed it. I don't remember the alcohol being as noticable in that one. I think I'm going to put away four of the 2008 bottles and try them over the next few years to see it the alcohol calms down and the flavor improves.