Barley Wine History, Brewing Techniques,

This definitive book on one of the world's legendary beers clearly explains the mysterious term barley wine. Fal Allen and Dick Cantwell share their secrets of how to brew this challenging high-alcohol, hoppy, sweet ale that is every brewer's crowning achievement. Recipes from some of the beer industry's most respected brewers are included.

Acknowledgments

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Introduction

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Chapter 1 The History of Barley Wine

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Big Beers: The Beginnings of Barley Wine

Barley Wine vs. Other Big Beers

Advances of History, Technology, and Procedure Define Barley Wines

Marketing Releases a Beer Called "Barley Wine," Tries Its Best, and Then Gives Up

The Americans Take Notice

Divergent Paths Keep a Venerable Style Alive

Chapter 2 The Flavor Profile of Barley Wine

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Barley Wines: What Is the Law?

Alcohol

Color and Clarity

Hops

Age

Yeast and Other Influences

Conditioning and Carbonation

"Families" of Barley Wines

Other Beers Defying

Classification

Chapter 3 The Five Elements: Malt, Hops, Yeast, Water, and Time

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The Malt Bill

Hops

Yeast

Water

Aging

Packaged Beer

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Chapter 4 The Brewing Process

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Milling

The Brew House

The Boil

Pitching the Yeast

Knock Out (Casting Back) and Cooling the Wort

Fermentation

Cold Aging

Filtration

Packaging: Kegs vs. Bottles

Laying Down the Beer (Cellaring)

Chapter 5 Professional Barley Wine Breweries

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Chapter 6 Recipes

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Appendix A Festivals

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Appendix B Troubleshooting

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Appendix C U.S. and Canadian Barley Wine Breweries

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Appendix D Unit Conversion Chart

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Glossary

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Barley Wine History, Brewing Techniques, Recipes

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