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Rating: 85

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot

Brewery: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. · Chico, CA
Variety: Ale · English Ale · English Barleywine
Alcohol: ABV 9.20% / ABW 7.36%
IBU: 90
Preferred vessel: Pint glass
Color: Nut Brown (English Brown Ale) (20 SRM)
Added by Hail the Ale! - Chris

This award-winning barleywine boasts a dense, fruity bouquet, an intense flavor palate and a deep reddish-brown color. Its big maltiness is superbly balanced by a wonderfully bittersweet hoppiness.

Sweet, Bitter, Hoppy, Biting, Bitter

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Reviews

  1. Review by Hail the Ale! - Chris
    Rating: 95

    Hail the Ale! - Chris

    drank this beer from a Goblet in Orlando, FL
    Jan. 18th, 2009 at 2:56 p.m.
    Comment:

    This was a great barleywine for a hophead. The hops hit the malt hard enough that this doesn’t taste as sweet as a traditional barleywine. Great take on the style for the 25th year of brewing this beer.

    Characteristics: earthy hoppy
  2. Review by mjb
    Rating: 90

    mjb

    drank this beer from a Bottle
    Feb. 1st, 2009 at 12:24 p.m.
    Comment:

    Characteristics:
  3. Review by Travis
    Rating: 85

    Travis

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Grand Rapids, MI
    Feb. 12th, 2009 at 4:54 p.m.
    Comment:

    Characteristics:
  4. Review by Rob Hudson
    Rating: 79

    Rob Hudson

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Eugene, OR
    Feb. 17th, 2009 at 4:51 p.m.
    Comment:

    Copper colored. Caramel and hoppy aroma. Sweet, caramel, and rich backbone. Spicy hoppiness. Finishes a bit too bitter and biting. Maybe a little young yet for this batch.

    Characteristics: biting hoppy rich
  5. Review by M@
    Rating: 80

    M@

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Washington, DC
    March 5th, 2009 at 1:21 p.m.
    Comment:

    I had the 2009 edition. It pours with little tan head that quickly fades. There is some lacing going on.

    Seems super hoppy, but I could be fooled by the mega malt action. Notes of maple and vanilla.

    lingering burn/warmness that turns into a sweet finish

    Characteristics: burn hoppy malty sweet vanilla
  6. Review by dirvish
    Rating: 90

    dirvish

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Chico, CA
    March 9th, 2009 at 4:18 p.m.
    Comment:

    Lots of hops, malt, and alcohol in a nice blend.

    Characteristics: alcoholic
  7. Review by Gavin
    Rating: 91

    Gavin

    drank this beer from a Goblet
    March 13th, 2009 at 7 p.m.
    Comment:

    Characteristics:
  8. Review by Thomas Terry
    Rating: 92

    Thomas Terry

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Austin, TX
    March 13th, 2009 at 7:04 p.m.
    Comment:

    Great barleywine with hops balancing the sweetness. Will be great in a couple of years.

    Characteristics:
  9. Review by Olivia
    Rating: 65

    Olivia

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Austin, TX
    March 23rd, 2009 at 9:32 p.m.
    Comment:

    Hmmm, I’m guessing this just isn’t my cup of tea. I thought it was too bitter and had a slightly unpleasant taste I didn’t dig.

    Characteristics: bitter
  10. Review by Lobsterman
    Rating: 91

    Lobsterman

    drank this beer from a Goblet in Portland, ME
    March 28th, 2009 at 1:59 p.m.
    Comment:

    Asked the ‘Lady behind the sticks’ if she was sure I was drinking Bigfoot [confirmed]. Not at all like other Barleywines I’ve sampled. Tastes more like a Imperial IPA. Still; A good Brew.

    2/10; Just had the 2010 release from a bottle. This is much more flavorful, creamy & aromatic. Based on that I’m raising my rate by 10.

    This 2010 edition tastes better with each sip! Raising my rate higher & I’ts going on my fav’s list!!

    Characteristics: Bitterend creamy hops malt
  11. Review by scredsfan
    Rating: 82

    scredsfan

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Aiken, SC
    June 3rd, 2009 at 4:59 p.m.
    Comment:

    Excellent Barleywine from Sierra Nevada. Pours dark clear copper with a malty aroma. Medium head and lacing with warming high alcohol kick - I still like Anchor’s Old Foghorn a little bit better.

    Characteristics: sweet warming

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