Fremont Brew 5000 | English Barleywine 2021

Technische Details

Verkostungsprofil

4.5Untappd

Fremont Brewing’s Brew 5000 pours a deep ruby-brown, opaque and viscous, crowned by a modest frothy tan head with moderate retention and delicate lacing down the glass. On the nose, this bourbon barrel-aged English barleywine opens with rich waves of toffee, dark cherry, and tobacco leaf, layered beneath warm oak and a gentle vanilla undertone that speaks directly to its 16-month barrel rest. The palate is full-bodied and mouth-coating, with low carbonation allowing every flavour note to unfurl at a leisurely pace. Sweet toffee and bourbon lead, followed by waves of dried dark fruit, caramel, and a lingering whisper of leather and char from the seasoned wood. The bitterness is measured and classical — Noble hop earthiness providing just enough structural counterpoint to the sweetness without ever dominating. The finish is long, warming, and subtly boozy, with a clean fade of oak and dark sugar. Cellaring potential is exceptional; patience rewards the collector. Explore community ratings and reviews on the Untappd page for Brew 5000 (2021): https://untappd.com/b/fremont-brewing-brew-5000-2021/4246950.

Lebensmittel-Paarung

Fremont Brewing Brew 5000 pairs magnificently with a well-aged Comté or Gruyère, whose nutty crystalline character mirrors the bourbon-oak warmth of this English barleywine. A slow-braised beef short rib glazed with dark molasses is equally compelling — the caramelised richness amplifying the toffee and dark fruit depth that defines fremont brewing brew 5000 at its most expressive.