Enticing ruddy-hued ruby-highlighted Fuggle-hopped “mellow golden” retains heady barleywine thickness and edgy brandy tinge well suited for 8.5% alcohol rigidity. Chewy caramel malting centers dried prune-raisin influx, maraschino cherry seduction, sour apple tartness, meager pecan flurry and receding orange marmalade tinge. Sherry, Merlot, and port wine illusions bedeck dry finish.