Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Jack & Kens Barleywine | Beer Geek Nation Beer Reviews Episode 118

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Jack & Kens Ale Black Barley Wine
Sierra Nevada Brewing
Beer Geek Nation Rating: A-
Beer Advocate Rating: A-
Rate Beer Rating: 99/100

Jack McAuliffe was the first American "micro" brewer. His tiny New Albion Brewery in Sonoma, California inspired countless dreamers to start small-scale breweries of their own. Jack agreed to guest brew this very special ale with us in honor of our 30th anniversary. This Black Barleywine Ale is a nod to the legendary ales New Albion served at their legendary summer solstice parties. Rich with bittersweet and roasted malt flavors, balanced with whole-cone American hops, this robust ale should age gracefully for years.

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[djmx121]

Great review! I got one a while back, it's cellaring now.  I want to drink it so badly but i'm going to have to let this one age. It's good to know that a grade "A" beer awaits when the time is right!

[BeerGeekNation]

@djmx121 Yeah this one is only going to get better with some age. It didnt have a huge hop presence so the malt will really start to pop.

[DenisLD]

Wow, this beer looks and sounds beyond amazing! Great review, very vivid descriptions as usual!

It's ironic, I've got the Sierra Nevada 30 anniversary glass, but I haven't tried any of their special beers (and I probably won't get a chance to).

[BeerGeekNation]

@DenisLD Yah I think the only ones available now are the Barleywine and the Grand Cru. Do you not get SN beers up in CA?

[rlynge]

Great review man....it is even better that your a tad bit buzzed. Anyhow I agree that this is a great beer. I had it not to long ago and I also hated that all of the flavors worked so well. As a home brewer I am bewildered at how this one works so well. Anyhow this is a great beer and I glad you enjoyed it!

[BeerGeekNation]

@rlynge HAHA i agree 100%. This was one of those beers where I was like, this is the kind of beer I want to brew but probably never will

[BeerGeekNation]

@piercethevale Yeah this was a freaking fantastic beer! Ive actually had it on tap about a week ago and it was still great. I swish to get all the aromas and flavors, it really help improves the flavors of the beer so you can taste everything.

[DenisLD]

@BeerGeekNation Nope, at least there's none in Quebec and Ontario... The only SN beers I've tried were brought from NY.

[BeerGeekNation]

@StumpyJoeJr Yah its a very easy to drink barley wine. Ill be curious to taste this one in a year. HAHA keep an eye out for the Grand Cru!!

[BeerGeekNation]

@TheEndosymbiosis I wasnt really inebriated just a bit tipsy from a 13% beer before this one.