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Sierra Nevada Bigfoot
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
American Barleywine
9.6% ABV
IBU 90
EBC 30
12oz
🇺🇸 USA
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot is the American barleywine reference, brewed since 1983. Rich, intense and heavily hopped, it ages remarkably well. Unlike English barleywines, it leans into pronounced bitterness.
📍 California, USA
In a nutshell
American Barleywine · 9.6% ABV · 🇺🇸 USA. Perfect with Aged cheeses (old cheddar).
📊 Specs
9.6%
ABV
90
IBU
30
EBC
12–16°C
Serve at
12oz
Format
🍺
Tulip or snifter glass
👃 Tasting notes
Appearance
Deep amber-brown with creamy beige head
Aroma
Caramel, resin, citrus hops, dried fruit, light alcohol note
Taste
Rich and complex, caramel and resin, powerful bitterness
Finish
Very long, warm, resinous and lightly sweet
🍽️ Food pairing
- Aged cheeses (old cheddar)
- Nuts and dried fruit
- Foie gras
- Lamb chops
🏭 The brewery
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Sierra Nevada Bigfoot?
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot has an ABV of 9.6%. It is a strong beer, to be enjoyed in moderation.
Where does Sierra Nevada Bigfoot come from?
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot is brewed by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in California, USA.
What food pairs well with Sierra Nevada Bigfoot?
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot pairs beautifully with: Aged cheeses (old cheddar), Nuts and dried fruit, Foie gras.
How should Sierra Nevada Bigfoot be served?
Serve Sierra Nevada Bigfoot at 12–16°C in a Tulip or snifter glass. It is a American Barleywine style beer.