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Midtfyns Barley Wine

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High strength and bitterness meet flavours of caramel, dried fruit and oak in a very well-balanced barley wine with a sweet side. The style goes back to the Napoleonic Wars, when the English needed an alternative to wine because drinking French wine was seen as unpatriotic. Midtfyns launched its Barley Wine in 2009.

ABV
10.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
oakcarameldark fruit
oak
caramel
dark fruit
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent oak and dried fruit notes—raisins and figs dominate—layered beneath warm caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Midtfyns Barley Wine

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to light brown in color, presenting excellent clarity with a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass walls. The beer displays a viscous quality in the glass, characteristic of its high strength and malt-forward construction.

deep amberclearpersistent headviscous body

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent oak and dried fruit notes—raisins and figs dominate—layered beneath warm caramel sweetness. A subtle background of alcohol and malt complexity supports these primary scents without overwhelming the overall profile.

oakdried fruitcaramel sweetnesswarm alcohol

◐ Taste

Oak and caramel form the palate's foundation, creating a rich, sweet entry that carries into the mid-palate with notes of dark fruit. Bitterness emerges gradually at 50 IBU, providing structural balance without dominating; the finish remains smooth and full-bodied despite the assertive hop character.

oak-drivencaramel-sweetbalanced bitternessdark fruit

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is long and warming, with lingering oak and subtle bitter notes that fade gradually over several minutes. The alcohol warmth persists without harshness, reinforcing the beer's robust character.

long finishwarming alcohollingering oak
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
87
Appearance
84
Finish
83
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.

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About Barleywine

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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.

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