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Sierra Nevada Bigfoot

Name: Sierra Nevada Bigfoot
Brand: Beer
SKU: 527f4e5bd187e40109004a8f
Rating: 3.65 (68725 reviews)

American Barleywine 9.6 º 90 IBU

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot is a powerful American Barleywine defined by its intensity and exceptional cellarability. This classic "beast of a beer" features a robust foundation of bittersweet malt that yields complex layers of toasted nuts, light chocolate, and dark plum. This rich character is aggressively countered by massive additions of whole-cone Pacific Northwest hops, delivering pungent resinous and citrusy aromas. The palate is dense and sophisticated, transitioning from a malty, grainy sweetness to a lingering, firm bitterness. With its significant alcohol presence and velvety texture, it offers a refined intensity that evolves gracefully, shifting from a hop-forward profile to a more integrated, sherry-like maturity over time.

Appearance. Deep reddish-brown to copper with brilliant ruby highlights (15–18 SRM). Topped by a moderately large, light tan head with fair retention; exhibits noticeable legs upon swirling due to high alcohol content.

Aroma. High intensity. Assertive resinous, piney, and citrusy hop notes dominate, supported by a rich malt backbone of toasted bread, caramel, and hints of dark fruit esters like plum. A clean, smooth alcohol warmth is present.

Taste. Bold and complex. Initial bittersweet malt richness provides flavors of toast and nuttiness with a faint chocolate edge. This is met by aggressive hop bitterness (approx. 90 IBU) and flavors of grapefruit zest and resin. While the malt is forward, the balance remains firmly bitter. The finish is long, warming, and slightly dry.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and chewy with a velvety, luscious texture. Carbonation is moderate. A smooth but significant alcohol warmth is evident, though it remains well-integrated without being harsh or burning.

Sensory Profile.

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Ireland Martins Off Licence

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Vertical 6 Pack

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine-style Ale is a craft beer legend. Every winter appears with its int ...ense bittersweet flavours. Pack Includes: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 & 2014 Editions ABV 11,6%

(6x5) 29,99 €

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Vertical 6 Pack - Martins Off Licence

29,99 €
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Martins Off Licence

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine-style Ale is a craft beer legend. Every winter appears with its intense bittersweet flavours. Pack Includes: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 & 2014 Editions ABV 11,6%

Ireland Craft Central

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot (2025)

Extreme in the '80s and a force of flavor today, Bigfoot is a timeless beast of a beer, forever ...tracked for its enormous malt body and sheer hop intensity. Drink it fresh, or cellar each year's expedition to unleash a world of new flavors over time.

5,85 €

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot (2025) - Craft Central

5,85 €

Craft Central

Extreme in the '80s and a force of flavor today, Bigfoot is a timeless beast of a beer, forever tracked for its enormous malt body and sheer hop intensity. Drink it fresh, or cellar each year's expedition to unleash a world of new flavors over time.

Ireland Martins Off Licence

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barley Wine 2026

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot is an award winning example of the English Barley Wine style. It boasts a dens ... This ale is superbly balanced between an almost overpowering maltiness and a wonderfully bittersweet hoppiness.AVB9.6% ...

5,15 €

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barley Wine 2026 - Martins Off Licence

5,15 €

Martins Off Licence

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot is an award winning example of the English Barley Wine style. It boasts a dense, fruity bouquet; an extremely rich, intense, bittersweet palate; and a deep, reddish-brown colour. This ale is superbly balanced between an almost overpowering maltiness and a wonderfully bittersweet hoppiness.AVB9.6%

Ireland Drink Store

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot 355ML

ABV 9.6% The beast. The beer. The legend. After the workday grind, reconnect with your wild side thr ...ough our untamed barleywine-style ale. This classic lives up to its namesake: massive malt body, sheer hop intensity, standing at 9.6% ABV.

5,50 €

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot 355ML - Drink Store

5,50 €

Drink Store

ABV 9.6% The beast. The beer. The legend. After the workday grind, reconnect with your wild side through our untamed barleywine-style ale. This classic lives up to its namesake: massive malt body, sheer hop intensity, standing at 9.6% ABV.

Ireland Craft Central

Sierra Nevada - Bigfoot (2022 Release) Barleywine Ale 355ml Bottle 9.6% ABV

Bigfoot is a beast of a beer, packed with bittersweet malt and heaps of aggressive whole-cone Pacifi ...rleywine style—strong and robust with the refined intensity of a wine. Bigfoot is prized by beer collectors for aging in ...

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Sierra Nevada - Bigfoot (2022 Release) Barleywine Ale 355ml Bottle 9.6% ABV - Craft Central

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Out of Stock - Craft Central

Bigfoot is a beast of a beer, packed with bittersweet malt and heaps of aggressive whole-cone Pacific Northwest hops. First introduced in the winter of 1983, Bigfoot is a cult-classic brewed in the barleywine style—strong and robust with the refined intensity of a wine. Bigfoot is prized by beer collectors for aging in

Ireland Craft Beers Delivered

Sierra Nevada Big Foot Mixed Vintage Bottle Pack

A cult classic amongst craft beer fans! Bigfoot is a beast of a barleywine style beer, packed with b ...ittersweet malt and heaps of Pacific Northwest hops. The beer can develop enticing new flavours and character as it matures.This mixed vintage pack Includes:2014, 2015, 2019 & 2020 Editions..

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Sierra Nevada Big Foot Mixed Vintage Bottle Pack - Craft Beers Delivered

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Out of Stock - Craft Beers Delivered

A cult classic amongst craft beer fans! Bigfoot is a beast of a barleywine style beer, packed with bittersweet malt and heaps of Pacific Northwest hops. The beer can develop enticing new flavours and character as it matures.This mixed vintage pack Includes:2014, 2015, 2019 & 2020 Editions..

Ireland Baggot Street Wines

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Ale 355ml

First introduced in the winter of 1983, Bigfoot is a cult-classic beer brewed in the barleywine styl ...ed by beer collectors for its supreme cellarability. Under the proper conditions, it can age like a fine wine, developing new flavors and character as it matures in the bottle. ...

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Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Ale 355ml - Baggot Street Wines

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Out of Stock - Baggot Street Wines

First introduced in the winter of 1983, Bigfoot is a cult-classic beer brewed in the barleywine style, meaning a strong, robust, bruiser of a beer with the refined intensity of a wine. Bigfoot is prized by beer collectors for its supreme cellarability. Under the proper conditions, it can age like a fine wine, developing new flavors and character as it matures in the bottle.

Ireland The Crú - The Beer Club

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Ale 35cl

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Bigfoot is a beast of a beer, packed with bittersweet malt and heaps of aggr ...classic brewed in the barleywine style—strong and robust with the refined intensity of a wine. Bigfoot is prized by beer collectors for ageing in cellars. Under the proper conditions, it can deve ...

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Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Ale 35cl - The Crú - The Beer Club

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Out of Stock - The Crú - The Beer Club

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Bigfoot is a beast of a beer, packed with bittersweet malt and heaps of aggressive whole-cone Pacific Northwest hops. First introduced in the winter of 1983, Bigfoot is a cult-classic brewed in the barleywine style—strong and robust with the refined intensity of a wine. Bigfoot is prized by beer collectors for ageing in cellars. Under the proper conditions, it can develop enticing new flavours and character as it matures in the bottle. Each new release or “expedition” is vintage-dated 9.6% ABV

American Barleywine United States California Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

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