Sasquatch Barleywine All Grain Beer Recipe Kit

Sasquatch Barleywine All-Grain Beer Kit

As big as the cryptid creature itself, Sasquatch Barleywine really packs a wallop. An ABV over 9% and IBUs nearing 100, this recipe produces an intense sipping experience. Loads of fermentables and a healthy dose of caramel malt create a wonderfully full body and huge depth of malt nuances, while hearty quantities of classic American hops create sensations of firm bitterness with waves of grapefruit citrus, floral earthiness and pine flavors. Be sure to let this one lurk in the cellar, the flavors will meld with time.

Barleywine Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Citrus, pine, and light floral notes over caramel and bread crust.
• Appearance: Amber–copper with ruby highlights; persistent off-white head.
• Flavor: Rich malt palate with assertive, lingering bitterness; resinous citrus hop layers; warming, dry-leaning finish.
• Mouthfeel: Full and velvety, moderate carbonation, gentle alcohol warmth; ages beautifully.

Barleywine Brewing Notes

• Style: American Barleywine (BJCP 22C)
• Fermentation Range: 60–72°F
• OG: 1.093
• SRM: 15 (deep amber)
• IBU: 92
• ABV:9.4%

Looking for the extract version? Check out the Sasquatch Barleywine Extract Kit.

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BJCP 22C American Barleywine Style Background

American Barleywine emphasizes American hop expression atop a robust malt foundation. Color ranges amber to medium copper; bitterness is pronounced yet balanced by malt richness, with noticeable alcohol and a long, contemplative finish. Many commercial examples are vintage-dated and intended for aging to develop complexity. 

American Barleywine Style Guidelines (BJCP 22C)

• SRM: 10–19
• IBU: 50–100
• OG: 1.080–1.120
• FG: 1.016–1.030
• ABV: 8.0–12.0%

Guideline reference: BJCP Beer Style Guidelines – 2021 Edition, 22C American Barleywine.