Beer 20
Name: Anniversary XVI Barleywine
Brewery: Uinta Brewing Company
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Brewing Since: 1993
Website: http://www.uintabrewing.com/
Sight: Dark amber, strong tan head.
Scent: Alcohol, but I expected alcohol when sniffing a barleywine
Texture : Mostly smooth in my mouth with a few bubbles, alcohol
Taste: Nice malt, good amount of sweetness, unexpected hops and, of course, that loveable alcohol flavor you expect in a Barleywine.
Thoughts: Forget for a minute that this beer is from Utah. Does that matter? Should we judge a beer based on regional reputation? Do we do it anyway? If another craft brewery arose in coastal Delaware, could they escape comparison to Dogfish Head? ANYWAY… this barleywine is tasty, not just for a beer made in Utah. Its not the best barleywine I’ve ever tasted but in this extreme category, its sweet and balanced flavor allows it to hold its own.
How to Drink: Four pack = save two, drink two — that’s what I always say. Or drink it in a high-backed chair with your legs crossed and your robe open on a cold winter night.