Mar 7, 2026 | Beer Reviews
There are big beers. There are barrel-aged beers. And then there are beers like this that remind you why you fell in love with the style in the first place. Every year I look forward to seeing what comes out of the barrel room at Town Hall Brewery, and when they... Read More
Feb 24, 2026 | Beer Reviews
There is something about a big barleywine in the depths of winter that just feels right. The kind of beer you do not rush. The kind you pour into a snifter, let warm slowly in your hand, and revisit as it evolves. This one leans into that experience in a big way.... Read More
May 17, 2020 | Beer Reviews
Back in 2007, I was really into the craft beer deal (I still am, but not nearly as much). The big names were what we chased and we were kids. When Bigfoot Barleywine release time came around, I grabbed a case. So how has Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine 2007 held up?... Read More
Apr 14, 2020 | Beer Reviews
When it comes to big beers (or really, beer in general), few make them as masterfully as Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery. They aren’t going to bastardize your brew with every adjunct out there, but they’ll surely hit it spot-on for style and give you a... Read More
Sep 19, 2017 | Beer Reviews
In the past year we’ve seen a big increase in session beers. We’ve seen session pale ales, IPAs, sours and more, but have you ever seen a session barleywine? At first thought, it’s a bit of a contradiction in style. But Bent Paddle Brewing has made... Read More
