Barley wine
| Barley wine | |
|---|---|
Barley wines range in colour from translucent deep amber, to cloudy mahogany (left), to near opaque black (right). | |
| Country of origin | England |
| Yeast type | Top-fermenting |
| Alcohol by volume | 6–12% |
| Color (SRM) | 8–22 (English) 10–19 (American) (24–48 EBC) |
| Bitterness (IBU) | 35–70 (English) 50–120 (American) |
| Original gravity | 1.080–1.120 |
| Final gravity | 1.018–1.030 (English) 1.016–1.030 (American) |
| Malt percentage | 100% |
Barley wine is a strong ale from 6–12% alcohol by volume.