The Forlorn Foghorn

Anchor Brewing Company: Old Foghorn Barley Wine Ale

Specs:

• Price: $11.99 (I know, a little steep)
• ABV: 9.4% (may go up depending on aging)
• Ingredients: Lots of Barley Malt and Cascade Hops
• Process: Takes 3 mashes to produce (only use the rich malty running of each mash), which means it should be way more expensive than it is.

Can we talk about Anchor Steam? No. Everyone already does, and that is why the dessert-like barley wine ale hasn't gotten the respect it deserves. It's a barley wine that uses top fermenting yeast to age and foam like a good champagne. Carmel and sugar. That's what you'll taste with this ale, but it will still taste like a beer because of the dry-hopping. It's another one of those blended-style brews that lets you enjoy a connoisseur-grade beverage at a brew for your buck price. This ale is a not-so-subtle almost 10% ABV reminder that the most renowned brew from a craft brewery is not the only one you should kick back and enjoy.http://www.anchorbrewing.com/beers/oldfoghorn.htm