Maplewood Brewing Company Barrel Aged Cuppa Cellar Select

“Roasted barley aroma with strong coffee notes. With notes of unsweetened baker’s chocolate, raspberry, turbinado, roasting chestnuts, this toes the line of flavorful and drinkable. Roasted malt bitterness balances. Herbal hop notes add some complexity.”

“Aromatics come across fudgy and decadent, complemented by hints of vanilla, coconut, and boozy heat. The sip is just as rich with a syrupy and thick chocolate character that is complemented by a coconut and vanilla note and a hint of coffee-like bitterness. Over-the-top decadent, chewy, and luscious without being completely cloying. The adjuncts add layers that you want to sit and dissect in front of a fireplace. The heat is slow to arrive but emerges in the finish, providing a pleasant spicy counterpoint to all the rich sweetness.”

“Sweet honey grass, fresh-cut coconut, melon, candied tropical fruits. Lovely aroma. Fruit flavors to rival a smoothie: papaya, mango, yogurt-covered dried fruit pieces, sugarcane, breezy sea grass, and floral touches. A little sweet on the body with a pungent floral aspect that reaches a crescendo. A bold bitterness cushions the sweetness.”