Old Jute is an American Barleywine, a very intense beer! The American Barleywine style is very complex and can be a challenge to the palate. Old Jute is very dark brown in color, thick in body, high in alcohol (8.5% abv), and very high in hops (154 IBU’s). It is slightly sweet and has a fruity aroma. This beer was brewed with 9 different grains including Maris Otter and Bohemian Pilsner, 5 different hop varieties were used throughout brewing and fermentation and include Chinook, Challenger, Centennial, Cascade and Nugget. It took 2 different yeasts to bring the brew to completion. Barleywine, like wine, can be cellared for years and will improve with age. Old Jute has been aged for over 9 months. This is a beer for sipping and enjoying!