Perennial Artisan Ales Barrel Aged Vermilion

“Light cinnamon and brown sugar aromatics with a distinct alcohol-forward nose. Hefty body filled with dark fruits, pecan pie, brown sugar, caramel, and vanilla notes.”

**Aroma:** “Rich caramel and even molasses-like malt sweetness up front with a range of fruity esters, including raisin, fig, and apricot. Deep port-like aroma with perhaps a faint whiff of herbal hops. Pleasant alcohol warmth. Slight chocolate and toasted tones show up as it warms.” **Flavor:** “Thick chewy malt base delivers on the promises of the aroma. Good, firm bitterness adds to the overall impression without dominating. Reminds me of a liquid fruitcake in a good way (not citrus fruits, but dark ones). Finishes with a pleasant sweetness that lingers.” **Overall:** “This is a delightful English-style barleywine with each of the elements playing well together. It’s like a fine port—warmth in the finish suggests that it might be a little on the young side, but it’s certainly enjoyable now. Put a few of these away to try annually at the holidays.”

**Aroma:** “Cornucopia of dried fruits: gs, raisins, dates. Rich bread and caramel tones. Malty, oaky, and boozy. Wood and alcohol combine in a delicious melange. A hops presence of grapefruit and pine peeks through. Fantastic!” **Flavor:** “Well balanced with noticeable hops bitterness to support the rich bread and caramel tones. Some peppery and slightly earthy hops avors. Oak and vanilla from the barrel work well with the base beer. Boozy and oxidized in a good way. Alcohol cuts the otherwise sweet body, making the beer more drinkable.” **Overall:** “Right down the middle for an American barleywine. Works well throughout, with a slightly dry and bitter nish. Has everything you want in a barrel-aged barleywine including some complex, vintage avors. Another year or two of aging might help mellow the alcohol presence even further.”