hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Brewmaster Barley Wine Ale

Tap to rate

A barley wine at 8.5%, brewed with barley and wheat. The aroma is rich and strongly malty. Delicate notes of dried and candied fruit come with toffee and a nutty hint, and the full body carries complex caramel flavours through to a fruity aftertaste. Malt and caramel lead; the dried fruit stays subtle.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycaramelfruity
malty
caramel
fruity
dark fruit
nutty
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent malty sweetness, revealing layers of dried fruit—raisins and prunes—alongside delicate candied notes.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brewmaster Barley Wine Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to light copper in color, displaying excellent clarity with a rich, golden sheen when held to light. A dense, creamy head forms and maintains good lacing throughout the glass, speaking to the beer's full body and malt complexity.

deep amberclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent malty sweetness, revealing layers of dried fruit—raisins and prunes—alongside delicate candied notes. Toffee and caramel provide a warming backdrop, with a subtle nuttiness threading through the aromatic profile without overwhelming the composition.

rich maltdried fruittoffee and caramelnutty undertone

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and warming, with malt and caramel taking the lead on entry. Dried fruit remains present but restrained, allowing the complex caramel and toffee notes to develop across the mid-palate. Moderate bitterness (50 IBU) provides structure without harshness, balancing the malt sweetness effectively.

full-bodiedmalt-forwardmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish extends into a fruity aftertaste that lingers pleasantly on the palate, gradually fading with lingering warmth from the alcohol. The caramel notes persist softly as the beer concludes.

fruity finishwarminglingering caramel
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Excellent cellar candidate — can age 3–10 years, developing dried fruit, toffee and sherry notes.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Brewmaster Barley Wine Ale

More from Dundalk Bay Brewery & Distillery

Brewmaster 0.0 IPA
Brewmaster 0.0 IPA
Alcohol-Free IPA
0.5% · 60 IBU
Find matches →
Brewmaster 0.0 Nitro Stout
Brewmaster 0.0 Nitro Stout
Alcohol-Free Stout
0% · 40 IBU
Find matches →
Brewmaster American Pale Ale
Brewmaster American Pale Ale
American Pale Ale
4.5% · 38 IBU
Find matches →
Brewmaster Barrel Aged Beer
Brewmaster Barrel Aged Beer
Imperial Stout
10.5% · 65 IBU
Find matches →
Brewmaster Barrel Aged Irish Stout
Brewmaster Black Irish Stout
Brewmaster Imperial Nitro Stout
Brewmaster Irish Imperial Stout

About Barleywine

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Barleywine?

Barleywine is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Barleywine

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, caramel, full-bodied character as Brewmaster Barley Wine Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Compare with another beer →Explore all Barleywine beers in hopIQ →Browse Ireland beers →