Behind sharp hop char lies creamy caramel malting fortifying mellow maple syrup sweetness. As subtle grain finish descends, unexpected sherry elixir dissolves into barleywine effervescence.

Most definitely a slow sipper as its chewy raisin insinuation and sinewy molasses thickness woo pungent 9% alcohol content. Pale malts and spiced hops strengthen mightily robust English-styled barleywine. A bit musty, a tad dry, and not nearly as sweet or wine-y as typical American-bred counterparts.

Heavy whiskey malt swagger intensifies candied butterscotch, caramel, and chocolate charm. In the deep recesses, sugared raisin, apple resin, and tangy pineapple offer solid support.

Well-balanced nickel-hued barleywine offers ripe prune opulence above floral-hopped red grape, green raisin, and bruised cherry illusions. Moreover, vanilla-chocolate covers mineral watered mandarin orange tease to earthen bottom.