As a #BarleywineIsLife believer, you’d have to physically restrain me to keep me from getting the latest Straight Jacket from Revolution Brewing. 

We’re talking about some of the highest-rated English Barleywines in the world. And the latest 2025 version is just as delicious as I remember!

To make this GABF medal-winning brew, the crew lets their rich base slumber in bourbon barrels until it takes on oaky complexities and whiskey nuances. 

Each chestnut-brown pour greets you with tantalizing aromas of fresh figs, toffee, and woody wafts of barrel. The sip follows, exuding notes of caramel-coated raisins and sticky molasses that will usher your taste buds toward a satisfying, full-bodied finish. You’ll barely even notice the boozy 15% ABV. 

If you love Barleywine, you’d have to be bonkers to miss out on this Straight Jacket. Feeling extra generous? Maybe grab some extra cans to show off to your #BIL buds at the next bottleshare! 

Rated 4.34 on Untappd!