American barleywine is similar to its British relatives, but like most things “American,” the American barleywine is bigger and hoppier. This homebrew beer recipe is a clone of the famous Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine.
Full of hop goodness, it is also dry-hopped for added citrus aroma. Weighing in at a whopping 85 IBU’s and 9.7% abv, this is not a beer to drink when you want to mow the lawn, at least if you want the lawn to be mowed straight!
Even though this is an extract homebrew recipe the high alcohol and dry-hopping make for a more complicated beer than your normal homebrew would be. Don’t try this as your first homebrew recipe, you will need a little experience.
Notes
Make sure you follow the extract instruction sheet or you will not get the hop bitterness you need.
Recipe Details
| Batch Size | Boil Time | IBU | SRM | Est. OG | Est. FG | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 gal | 120 min | 84.9 IBUs | 11.9 SRM | 1.085 SG | 1.020 SG | 8.6 % |
Style Details
| Name | Cat. | OG Range | FG Range | IBU | SRM | Carb | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Barleywine | 19 C | 1.08 - 1.125 | 1.02 - 1.035 | 50 - 100 | 10 - 22 | 1.8 - 2.5 | 8 - 13 % |
Fermentables
| Name | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Caramel/Crystal Malt - 20L | 1.5 lbs | 12.5 |
| Light Dry Extract | 10.5 lbs | 87.5 |
Hops
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Form | Alpha % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade | 1 oz | 60 min | Boil | Pellet | 5.5 |
| Chinook | 1 oz | 60 min | Boil | Pellet | 13 |
| Centennial | 1 oz | 30 min | Boil | Pellet | 10 |
| Cascade | 1 oz | 20 min | Boil | Pellet | 5.5 |
| Cascade | 1 oz | 7 days | Dry Hop | Pellet | 5.5 |
Miscs
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeast Nutrient | 1.00 tsp | 3 days | Primary | Other |
Yeast
| Name | Lab | Attenuation | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Ale (WLP001) | White Labs | 77% | 68°F - 73°F |