On December 1, Pike Brewing will release its 2010 Old Bawdy Barley Wine.

Barley wine is actually a very strong ale. It’s called “wine” because it is as alcoholic as wine, with strengths of 8 to 15 percent abv. Every winter the Pike Place Market brewery does a vertical tasting of its barley wine—you pay $20 ($25 at the door), and then have the chance to compare Old Bawdy vintages from 2006 to present.

This year’s tasting takes place on January 30 from 1 to 6pm in the pub’s museum room. Tickets go on sale December 1.