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Barefoot Bigfoot

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Rich notes of caramel and dark malts build into a warm, full finish that lingers. Barefoot Bigfoot is a barley wine at 11% ABV and 47 IBU, hopped with Columbus. The brewery tells it as a forest tale: branches crack, a shadow flits between the trees, and before you know it Bigfoot has you. A mysterious, powerful beer for long summer evenings.

ABV
11%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter47 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber17
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltyhoppy
caramel
malty
hoppy
dark fruit
Aroma
Caramel and toasted Malz dominate the nose, underpinned by dark fruit notes—raisin and dried plum.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Barefoot Bigfoot

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper-brown, clear with excellent light transmission. A dense, tan head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending structure without aggression.

deep copperclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Caramel and toasted Malz dominate the nose, underpinned by dark fruit notes—raisin and dried plum. A subtle hoppy undertone from Columbus emerges with time, adding herbal and slightly resinous character without overwhelming the malt-forward profile.

caramel, toasteddark fruitherbal hops

◐ Taste

Rich, full-bodied entry displays layered caramel sweetness and deep Malz complexity. The mid-palate is smooth and warming, with the 11% alcohol well-concealed. Bitterness arrives as a measured counterpoint at 47 IBU, balancing the sweetness without harshness.

malty, smoothcaramel sweetnesswarming alcohol

◑ Finish

A long, lingering conclusion with dry undertones emerges as the caramel fades. Residual warmth and subtle dark-fruit notes persist on the palate, inviting contemplation.

long finishwarming aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
83
Finish
81
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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