Beers similar to Mother of all Storms

Barleywine·United States·14% ABV·One of 60 Barleywines in hopIQ·

hopIQ found 10 beers that share Mother of all Storms's oaky and boozy character. Toasted malt, bourbon and oak carry the deep flavor, with whispers of vanilla, toffee and caramel in the finish. It is based on Stormwatcher's Winterfest, the brewery's English-style barleywine, and ages a year in Kentucky bourbon barrels. At 14% ABV and 40 IBU it is released each November and December, best enjoyed with winds above 60 mph.

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10 beers like Mother of all Storms

Rum V.S.O.J.

Revolution Brewing

United States · Barleywine · 13.5%

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91%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Same vanilla notes and caramel notes as Pelican, adds toasty notes, noticeably more bitter, but without the roasted notes.

What carries overoakvanillacaramelmaltyboozy

Structure: more bitter

Compared to Pelicantoastydryroasted

Structure: Very close — a touch more bitterness, a touch less sweetness.

Structure: more bitter

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Breakfast in Brussels

Left Hand Brewing Company

United States · Barleywine · 13.1%

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86%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Shares vanilla notes and caramel notes with Pelican; adds honey notes, noticeably more bitter, but drops roasted notes.

What carries oversweetoakcarameldark fruitboozy

Structure: more bitter, a notch softer

Compared to Pelicanhoneyroasted

Structure: Very close — a touch more bitterness, a touch less sweetness.

Structure: more bitter, a notch softer

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Straight Jacket

Revolution Brewing

United States · Barleywine · 15%

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85%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Alongside Pelican on vanilla notes and caramel notes: adds noticeably more bitter, drops roasted notes.

What carries overvanillacarameloakboozydark fruit

Structure: more bitter, a notch stronger

Compared to Pelicansmoothroasted

Structure: Very close — a touch more bitterness, a touch less sweetness.

Structure: more bitter, a notch stronger

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Whisky Barrel-Aged Barleywine (2026)

Hawkers Beer

Australia · Barleywine · 12.6%

81%

MATCH

A touch more noticeably more bitter, no roasted notes — vanilla notes and caramel notes as with Pelican.

Structure: more bitter, a notch softer

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Opperbacco

Italy · Barleywine · 13%

81%

MATCH

Keeps caramel notes and richness like Pelican, adds toasty notes, noticeably more bitter, drops roasted notes.

Structure: more bitter, a notch softer

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Betwixt & Between

Bissell Brothers Brewing Company

United States · Barleywine · 14.7%

79%

MATCH

Mirrors Pelican's roasted notes and vanilla notes — plus toasty notes, noticeably more bitter, minus caramel notes.

Structure: more bitter, a notch stronger

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150 Whisky Barrel Aged Barleywine

Brewpoint

United Kingdom · Barleywine · 12.3%

79%

MATCH

Like Pelican on vanilla notes and caramel notes — adds bitterness, noticeably more bitter, but without the roasted notes.

Structure: more bitter, a notch softer

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Flim Flam 2026

Side Project Brewing

United States · Barleywine · 15%

79%

MATCH

As with Pelican, same richness and vanilla notes; adds noticeably more bitter, no roasted notes.

Structure: more bitter, a notch stronger

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Siroco

Cervezas Althaia

Spain · Barleywine · 11.5%

78%

MATCH

Softer — same vanilla notes and caramel notes as Pelican, adds a notch softer, but without the roasted notes.

Structure: a notch softer

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15 Year Beer Cherry Amburana

Revolution Brewing

United States · Barleywine · 13.5%

77%

MATCH

More bitter — same richness and sweetness as Pelican, adds spiciness, noticeably more bitter, but without the roasted notes.

Structure: more bitter

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