Interestingly, half-pint barleywine was packaged in a cardboard cylinder encasing the glass bottle. Cloudy sediment-imbued foam clumps can’t hide undeniably rich éclair froth. Sharp floral hops underscore red wine aroma, gunk-y caramel malt absorption, and dry burgundy lick providing moderate sweetness. Despite strong alcoholic flow, well-rounded mocha-grain finish maintains uncommonly smooth moderation.