barley wine
alcoholic beverage
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Barley wine is a type of strong ale. It is a beer with a high alcohol content, typically ranging from 8 to 10 percent by volume. The production of barley wine, like other beers, involves a process that converts grain starches into sugar, which is then fermented by yeast to create an alcoholic beverage.123
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