Aroma: “A bit of whiskey booze followed by rich vanilla, white chocolate, raisin, and less caramel than one might think and more crème brûlée.”

Flavor: “Really mellow layers of raisin and fruity character that actually work really well together. Alcohol astringency is mildly distracting, but is rounded by deep vanilla. This has a nice body with a slight coating of the mouth, some hop bitterness, and it finishes with a milky chocolate body.”

Overall: “Despite the shock of the color, the beer drinks very much like barleywine—rich malt and barrel character defy expectations harbored by the light color. A complex chili and chocolate flavor with an underlining smokiness creates an interesting taste on the palate, too. A unique and interesting riff on the style.”