Eccentric “light pink ale with champagne” elegance contrasts lingering burnt wood prominence with deep agave influence. Dry earthiness fortifies unexpected chicory backdrop.

At robust 8% alcohol strength, reddish brown dry-bodied barleywine-styled old ale retains heady liqueur resonance, wood-burnt hop inflection, fluctuant prune-fig souring and lilting burgundy finish. Yet plural adjuncts are messy.

Don’t let the rancid flatulent aroma fool you! This fine moderate-bodied burgundy-hued fruity-hopped ale welcomes earthen-grained chocolate-embittered nutty subtleties and dark-spiced adjuncts. Reminiscent of seasoned holiday ale thanks to lilting nutmeg-plum tinge. Brewery defunct: 2002.

Suspended yeast particles and sunny lemon turbidity welcome sassy spruce-hopped mineral-grained bitter. Molasses-caramel malts and black licorice counter lemony green apple finish to biscuit bottom. Richer and more complex than most easygoing blonde ales.

Luxurious alcohol-soaked ruby-chestnut slow sipper provides massive barleywine influence to dry sherry-bourbon medicinal warmth and ripe fruited template. Prune, fig, and rum raisin encounter rewarding brandy-soaked orange-bruised apple-candied cherry, peach, and tangerine zest embedding chewy molasses bed. Busy backdrop finds anise stickiness thickening peat-smoked tobacco-dried oaken woodiness. Aggressive cognac finish increases depth.

Expressively daring translucent auburn ale with surfacing cascading tan bubbles leaves brusque roasted hop darkness and chocolate malt trace inside embittered citrus linger as red fruited undercurrent fades to vegetative bottom. Perfumed spicing, dry tobacco inkling, and minor barleywine dawdle fortify piney finish.

Short-lived ’06 old ale (a.k.a. E.O.L.) probably no different than O’Keefe version. 6% alcohol-fueled medium body has smoothly unassuming grain flow and crisp water texture perfect for straight-ahead pilsner or Bavarian lager fans.

Limited 2001 release not for faint-hearted as harsh 11.4% alcohol-smitten barleywine surge and opulent prune palate restricted to experienced drinkers. Blaring chocolate-caramel aromatics and sweet syrupy caramel swagger sway creme brulee illusion.

Straight-ahead moderate-bodied holiday ale lacks expectant seasonal spicing, instead prodding brown ale or weak barleywine comparisons. Lovely barley-roasted almond-hazelnut tautness scurries through ample brown chocolate-y sweetness. Impending phenol metallic drudgery nearly depletes casual vanilla, toffee, kettle corn, gingerbread, and Graham cracker illusions.

Irresistible mahogany-bodied bourbon-barrel aged ale brings smoked cedar aromatics to pertinent lactose chocolate malting and creamy cacao liqueur stickiness. Frothy nature increases as fudge-y center thickens, allowing sherry, port, and cherry puree notes to emerge above black licorice blotch.

Brewed with cinnamon, ginger, and orange, this well-seasoned ale scores points for brevity and originality. Spice-fueled adjuncts arouse lactic chocolate malts and impending plum-fig-cherry souring, but tangy orange flavor gets lost in wintry barleywine-sherry mix. Peculiar for starters, but top notch for seasoned pros.

Fitting coppery red ale celebrates ’96 commencement with expansive offering. Initial raisin-pecan-date affluence slips into mushy overripe peach, bruised orange, and strawberry-raspberry sanctuary underlined by casual roasted nuttiness. By brawny finish, sinewy molasses malting picks up cask-like rum, bourbon, and whiskey illusions.