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2010 Entries
Winners Announced Below!
Thanks to all participating breweries.
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Barleywine Entry: Barrel Aged Fathead BW Brewery: Nebraska Brewing Co. Description: A rich, full bodied Barley Wine with a wonderfully warming character from the malts & dark brown sugars. Held to the light, its burgundy color is fitting for a bigger beer that has aromatics that hint of the oak, the whiskey, the somewhat sweet nature, and molasses that makes this beer truly unique. Using Stranahan’s Whiskey barrels, we aged this beer for 6 months to impart a small amount of oak tannins and the whiskey character that combine to elevate this beer beyond its original entry into this world. Excellent to enjoy now and cellerable for years. Style: Whiskey Barrel Aged Barleywine |
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Barleywine Entry: Below Decks Brewery: Clipper City Brewing Description: Copper in color with a luxurious malt character. Style: English Style Barleywine |
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Barleywine Entry: Bigtime Barleywine Brewery: Copper Canyon Brewery Description: NA Style: American Style Barley Wine |
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Barleywine Entry: Fathead Barleywine Brewery: Nebraska Brewing Co. Description: A rich, full bodied Barley Wine with a wonderfully warming character from the malts & dark brown sugars. Burgundy in color and slightly sweet with notes of caramel and molasses. This beer took a Silver Medal in the 2009 US Beer Open Championship. Style: American Barleywine |
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Barleywine Entry: Horn Dog Brewery: Flying Dog Brewery Description: By far the biggest dog in the yard... Horn Dog Barley Wine is a dark and malty English-style Barely Wine that is aged for a minimum of three months before being packaged. Like a fine wine, this beer will only get better with age when stored at optimum conditions. Style: English Style Barleywine |
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Barleywine Entry: Jack Hammer Brewery: The Brew Kettle Production Works Description: A big malty monster with just enough hops to keep the malty beast in check. Style: English |
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Barleywine Entry: John Barleycorn '08 Brewery: Mad River Brewing Co. Description: A rich hue of dark amber with warm caramel aromas. Full body, toasty, light chocolate with hints of raisin, nutmeg, and dried fruit. The ideal winter warmer best served in a snifter. Ages extremely well. Style: American Barleywine |
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Barleywine Entry: MBC Barley Wine Brewery: Michigan Brewing Co. Description: NA Style: American Style Barleywine |
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Barleywine Entry: Mirror Mirror Brewery: Deschutes Brewery Description: First released in bottles in 2006, Mirror Mirror is an oak-aged barley wine that has been in production at the brewery for more than a year. Mirror Mirror is an inspired version of the brewery’s flagship, Mirror Pond Pale Ale, which has been doubled up to barley wine strength – yielding a rich malt base with hints of raisin and oak tinged with the slightest citrus hop aroma. Style: American Style Barleywine |
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Barleywine Entry: Old Boardhead BW Ale Brewery: Full Sail Brewing Co. Description: A deliciously rich Barleywine that has a spectacular Style: American Style Barley Wine Ale |
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Barleywine Entry: Old Crustacean Brewery: Rogue Ales Description: An unfiltered and unfined Barleywine. Intense, robust, malty and dark. The cognac of beers. Style: American Barleywine |
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Barleywine Entry: Old Inventory Barley Wine Brewery: Valley Brewing Co. Description: This beer is brewed once each year for release in the colder winter months. Brewed in the traditional English style, our version is pours a deep chestnut color. The flavor is malt forward with hints of caramel and toffee. A wonderful beer to be sipped slowly and enjoyed in all its glory. This beer may be enjoyed now or cellared for many years to come. Gold medal winner at both the 2009 California State Fair and 2009 Great American Beer Festival. Style: English Style Barleywine |
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Barleywine Entry: Pilgrim's Dole Brewery: New Holland Brewing Co. Description: Pilgrim’s Dole is a barleywine-style ale made with fifty percent wheat malt, or what we at New Holland call a wheatwine. Pilgrim’s Dole blends warming and slightly sweet flavors with a unique caramelized character. It would be an excellent accent to nutty dishes, fruit crisps or creme brulee. Cheeses to try: Aged gruyeres, drunken cheeses, cheeses with dried fruit. Style: Wheat Wine |
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Barleywine Entry: Smuttynose Barleywine Brewery: Smuttynose Brewing Co. Description: Our Barleywine is rich and malty, with hints of fruity esters and a well-hopped finish. Enjoy this hearty ale with fresh fruit and ripe cheese on a cold winter’s night, or lay it up and savor it with a friend for a special summer treat. Style: American Barleywine |
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Barleywine Entry: Smuttynose Wheat Wine Brewery: Smuttynose Brewing Co. Description: Smuttynose Wheat Wine Ale is a unique hybridization of two well-known beer styles, combining the rich, voluptuous taste of a traditional barleywine with the subtle, tart flavors of an American wheat ale, topped off with a healthy dose of crisp, herbaceous hops. Style: Wheat Wine Ale |
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Barleywine Entry: Third Coast Old Ale Brewery: Bell's Brewery Description: American style barleywine. Style: American Style Barley Wine |
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Barleywine Entry: Treblehook Barleywine Brewery: Redhook Ale Brewery Description: A honey-amber colored India Pale Ale with good body, fairly strong alcohol content and an aggressive "fresh hop" quality. A very refreshing beer, IPA can be enjoyed by itself for its many interesting flavor highlights. It also goes well with lighter foods like chicken, pasta, seafood or spicy foods. Style: American Style Barleywine |
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Barleywine Entry: Willi Whammer Brewery: Willimantic Brewing Co. Description: Deep Amber with rich toffee notes and a clean hop finish. Style: Barleywine |
A more elaborate results page is under construction. Here is what the judges decided:
2010 Coles Barley Wine Competition Results
1st Place ~ The Brew Kettle Production Works - Jack Hammer
2nd Place ~ Bell's Brewery - Third Coast Old Ale
3rd Place ~ Redhook Ale Brewery - Treblehook Barleywine
Honorable Mention:
4th Place ~ Clipper City Brewing - Below Decks
5th place ~ Pike Brewing - Old Bawdy
6th place ~ Great Divide Brewing - Old Ruffian
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