Fremont Brewing 12th Anniversary Golden Barleywine 2021
Fremont Brewing 12th Anniversary Golden Barleywine 2021 is a limited-release golden barleywine in a 22oz bottle, brewed in Seattle, WA to mark Fremont Brewing's 12th anniversary. Golden barleywines pour deep gold rather than the style's usual amber-brown, but drink every bit as big: rich malt depth, caramelized sugars, and a warming strength built for slow sipping — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
Fremont Brewing has been one of Seattle's defining craft breweries since 2009, and its anniversary barleywines are among the most collectible bottles it releases each year. The 2021 edition celebrates twelve years of Fremont with a malt-forward strong ale that rewards patience — this is a beer to cellar, share, and revisit as it evolves in the bottle.
Tasting notes: deep golden pour with a dense head; aromas of honeyed malt, toffee, and dried apricot; a full, chewy palate of caramel, toasted bread crust, and warming alcohol; a long, bittersweet malt-driven finish. Serve cool — not cold — in a snifter or tulip to let the malt character open up.
Why buy: Anniversary barleywines don't come back — once the 2021 vintage is gone, it's gone. The 22oz bomber format is built for sharing, and few styles age as gracefully as barleywine. Browse more craft beer at Del Mesa Liquor or see everything from Fremont Brewing at Del Mesa Liquor.
FAQ — people also ask:
Q: What is a golden barleywine?
A: A barleywine brewed to a golden color — same big, malt-forward strong-ale character as traditional barleywine, with a brighter pour. Explore more craft beer at Del Mesa Liquor.
Q: What is the ABV of Fremont 12th Anniversary Golden Barleywine?
A: The brewery did not publish a fixed ABV for this release.
Q: Is the 2021 vintage still good to drink?
A: Barleywine is one of the best-aging beer styles — stored cool and dark, the 2021 vintage should be drinking beautifully.