Brewferm Barley Wine Beer Kit 9L

Malty power and legendary aging potential

This Barley Wine is characterised by a very high original gravity of 1.080, providing a dense and syrupy mouthfeel. The fermentation develops aromas of caramel, prunes, and dried fruits that balance with a fine but present bitterness. It is the ultimate cellar beer: it evolves beautifully over time, sometimes reminiscent of fortified wines or cognac after several months of aging.

Technical Data :

• Final Volume : 9 Litres.

• Target Alcohol : 8.5% ABV.

• Original Gravity (OG) : 1.080.

• Final Gravity (FG) : 1.018.

• Bitterness (IBU) : 30 - 40.

• Colour : Copper Amber.

• Yeast : High alcohol tolerance yeast included.

• Ingredients : Hopped malt extract (barley), dry yeast.

This kit does NOT contain :

• Technical equipment : Fermentation vessel, airlock, hydrometer, capper.

• Priming sugar (Fermentation) : 500g of sugar (Dextrose or Amber Candi sugar) are required.

• Bottling sugar : Approximately 6g per litre (~55g for 9L).

• Consumables : Empty bottles, caps, cleaning and sanitizing products.

Tips Experts :

• Forget it in the cellar : A Barley Wine is best enjoyed after 6 to 12 months of conditioning. The alcohol mellows, and the residual sugars develop incredible complexity.

• Sugar Choice : Using amber candi sugar will accentuate the caramel and dried fruit notes, reinforcing the "malt wine" profile.

• Serving : Enjoy at cellar temperature (12-14°C) in a snifter glass to concentrate the esters.

FAQ Flash :

• Is it very bitter? No, the bitterness is moderate to allow the malt power to take centre stage.

• Why only 9 litres? This is the ideal volume to achieve the sugar concentration required for the Barley Wine style with 1.5kg of extract.

• Storage : Can age for several years, much like a fine wine.