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75

Southern Tier Backburner Imperial Barley Wine Style Ale

Southern Tier Brewing Company
Lakewood, NY, United States of America


Vital Statistics

Aged: Oak
Release: Winter Seasonal
ABV: 9.6%
Original Gravity: 1.106 / 25.1° plato

Average Scores

Overall: 75 (logged 8 times)
Bottle: 75 (logged 7 times)
Draft: 75 (logged 1 time)

Who's been drinking this

This was one of the first barleywines I ever had, and though I've had much more sophisticated examples since then, this is still v. enjoyable in its simplicity.
An adequate substitute for Fat Woody.
Bottle at Home
Hops blend nicely with wood. Tastes a bit like an IPA, but without the lingering bitter taste.
Bottle
Strongly floral, not too bitter, really nice flavor.