Cerebral Brewing Celestial Origin (2022)
What the brewers say
“Barleywine aged in a blend of brandy and rye whiskey barrels.”
What our panel thought
“Rich aroma with oak, vanilla, caramel, toffee, brown sugar, dark chocolate, rye bread. The flavor adds toasted macadamia nut and touches of maple syrup. Boozy heat emerges in the finish.”
What our editors thought
“Chocolate-stout notes compete with caramel notes in the nose, with a bit of fortified wine. Sweet, but layered, as light and dark caramel notes with punchier, boozy dark-chocolate notes define the flavor. Rich and enveloping.”