This is a beer I grabbed in Colorado before heading to the land of shrimp and rice.* I don't see a date anywhere on the 22 ounce bottle, but I've had it for at least 9 months.
Avery's (faux) barleywine is pretty tasty. The bitterness was a bit of a turn off, at first. Its 104 IBUs are neither subtle nor masked. But once over my initial shock, I'm going to have to say, "This is one tasty beer!" I guess it's similar to some people...it just takes time to warm up a bit. The 9.2% ABV definitely brings the warmth on rapidly though. The hoppiness probably adds to the addictive component. (Unless of course that's the alcohol.)
The beer pours a clear, copper-amber color with a nice head (which dissipates rapidly, but not entirely). It has rich caramelish undertones that help alleviate the ale's bitterness.
I very much enjoyed drinking this strong ale. It's a definite yes for all the barley swines out there!
Pairing Suggestions: Try hard cheeses aged at least a year (think Parmigiano, Cheddar). Or pasta dishes heavy on the cheese.
*note: not craft beers
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