American Barleywine – Beerfection | Craft Beer Reviews

Vin D’orge Américain | Microbrasserie Le Castor

Crushed can of Le Castor's American Barleywine, set against a high-contrast black backdrop.

This Vin d’Orge is below average. It tastes a lot like an oxidized DIPA and the can is not even two months old. I can’t recommend this brew.

Solstice d’Hiver | Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!

Bottle cap from Dieu du Ciel!, set against a high-contrast black backdrop

This is a sledgehammer of a beer and not for the faint of heart. Solstice d’Hiver is an all around awesome beer easily competing with the best in the category. The only thing it’s missing is a certain wow-factor, which is covered when you toss it in bourbon barrels. A must-try.