Mon. Nov 11th, 2024

Profile by Ken Carman

I am assuming this is an English Barleywine. Considering the more aggressive American offerings I would think this a weak example, though still quite good. For English it’s damn near perfect. The hops provide a nice, strong under current for the sweet malt sense that barleywine can have, though not necessary to the style. It is a deep copper or gold. Kind of between the two. There’s enough head, though it dies fast: often expected in high abv beverages. Rather than punching you like an American version this entices: seduces you; gently. The aroma does have more hops than the taste and a nice grain sense. More hops to the aroma than taste, I am assuming due to late additions and/or dry hopping. Mouthfeel is somewhat dextrinous, though not as much as the American: more aggressive, versions have.

Very well balanced. I recommend it to one and all seeking more English flair’, more complex in a subtle way, wine version o’ the barley.

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Mythical poster at The LTS Good for What Ales You Beer Journal. Loves good beer. Hates same old, same old. Muses that Bud and Miller might as well be brewed in urinals. Drinks lagers too, if they are complex and interesting.

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