03-01-2008, 05:58 PM
You are right that most barley wines are of a higher strength but I don't think that it's comparatively low 7% puts it outside the type. Certainly as it has won many awards over the years and our beer festivals are very strict when it comes to details like that I think it must still come under the term barley wine.
Although the alcohol content is something to think about and can add to the fun of beer imbibing my main reason for drinking these specialised beers is the flavour which in this case is excellent.
Although the alcohol content is something to think about and can add to the fun of beer imbibing my main reason for drinking these specialised beers is the flavour which in this case is excellent.