Perennial Artisan Ales BA Vermilion

“Big toffee and caramel aroma with nutty notes—almond and hazelnut—but no hop aroma or flavor. That sweet nuttiness carries through into the flavor, accentuated by moderate boozy warmth and noticeable oak. Sultanas add a big fruity note and linger into a long caramel finish.”

“Strong aromas of caramel, toffee, and toasted coconut, almost cloying. Smooth woody toffee notes leave an aftertaste of bready tropical vanilla and oak.”

**Aroma:** “Sweet and aged. Sherry notes. Some dark fruit and sweet graham crackers. Alcohol evident. Oaky, oaky, oak, oak. Vanilla, coconut, and canned peaches. Very sugary as well.” **Flavor:** “Fruity and caramel. Wow, a powerfully sweet beer that is well contrasted by a substantial, but not harsh, alcohol profile. The malt flavor is molasses and caramel, and the booze is fruity and sweet with aspects of peaches and nectarines. Some dried fruits make an appearance and meld well with the vanilla-forward oak presence. Tannins and vanilla from the oak dry it out just enough to make you want more.” **Overall:** “Very tasty on a cold night. A very enjoyable beer that walks the tightrope between being too sweet and too thin. Alcohol is certainly there, but in a complementary way, and the barrel aging has left a stellar imprint. Great. Rich and complex. So many layers to this beer.”