Anchorage Brewing Company A Deal with the Devil
What the brewers say
“A Deal with the Devil is a barleywine-style ale brewed with Galaxy hops. A starting gravity of 37 plato. Aged eleven months in Cognac barrels. The devil is in the details... Enjoy!”
What our panel thought
Aroma: “Sherry, dark fruits, roasted pecans, molasses, and caramel malt notes with hints of vanilla and a touch of tobacco/leather, perhaps from the barrel. Strong barrel character, perhaps cognac?”
Flavor: “Toasted marshmallows, with hints of caramel, toffee, and butterscotch, followed by a complex barrel contribution, with hints of vanilla, tobacco, and licorice, all complemented by apricot, raisin, date, fig, and plum. Strong alcohol backbone: spicy and warming, but very smooth. The lightly bitter aftertaste is like a smooth roasted coffee.”
Overall: “This beer offers some of the most complex barrel character I have ever had in a beer. With notes of licorice, figs, dates, vanilla, and even tobacco all complementing the rich, full-bodied malt character, this is a truly unique beer to experience. Even the tiniest of sips offers a world of flavor.”
