Critical Hit Barley Wine - 2010

Available in 22oz. Bottle and Draft, Special Release

• Statistics
• First Brewed: 2009
• Starting Gravity: 1092
• Bitterness: 100++ IBUs
• Alcohol %: 11.7
• Malt: 2-row, Biscuit, Crystal 120, Flaked Barley, Roasted Barley, Chocolate Malt
• Hops: Millenium, Northern Brewer, Cascade, Perle, Palisade, Santiam, Centennial, Liberty, Glacier, Tettnang, Saaz

On the bottle:
In the Ninkasi tradition, this Barley Wine is hopped to high heaven. Critical Hit has a rich malty expression but the 11 varieties of hops linger on the palate. Two-hundred and twenty pounds of hops were used to make only 17 barrels of beer! Its high gravity nature warms the cheeks and soul. Pull out your 20-sided die — Critical Hit does double damage so you might have to roll versus save if you take this ale for granted.

Tasting Notes:
Massive citrus, earthy, resinous and grassy hop flavor is balanced with the melanoidin complexity of port and sherry notes to create a powerful and warming taste experience.

Food Pairings:
stinky cheese, rye breads, hearty meats and stews, curries, bread pudding