I think we could all use a barleywine to get through this crazy election season (as well as this whole year in general), and Deluxe Brewing Company, of Albany, Oregon, is offering up its American Barley Wine as “the right answer for 2020.”

Deluxe is best known for its lagers, including Wild Beaver Amber Lager and Resurrection Pre-Prohibition Pilsner. The brewery has added some ales over the years, but this barleywine is new to me.

Details from the press release:

THE RIGHT ANSWER FOR 2020, DELUXE AMERICAN BARLEY WINE

Deluxe Brewing releases a bold American Barley Wine.

Hop forward with Chinook and Cascade hops, this American Barley Wine unifies the intense flavor with the perfect harmony of premium malts. Cellared for a year to create a smooth and balanced beer.

This strong ale is a departure from Deluxe’s easy-going lagers. “It’s fun to brew a big and bold beer, and we’re really excited with how this one turned out,” said Eric “Howie” Howard, co-owner. At 10%, it’s the perfect answer for 2020.

Deluxe American Barley Wine is available on draft and in 500 ml bottles and can be found at the Deluxe Tasting Room and throughout Oregon at fine beer establishments.

About Deluxe Brewing Company

Deluxe Brewing and Sinister Distilling is proud to be Albany’s first brewstillery, a production brewery and distillery located along the Willamette River at 635 NE Water Ave. Deluxe Brewing produces easy-drinking lagers and ales. For more information on Deluxe Brewing and Sinister Distilling visit www.sinisterdeluxe.com.

It’s 10% alcohol by volume, and 80 IBUs. One to help us with 2020, for sure.