Peculier Ales Barleywine
What the brewers say
“Barleywine aged in rye barrels, then rested on toasted coconut and vanilla.”
What our panel thought
“Caramel, brown sugar, toffee blend with aromas of raisins, dates, and a hint of citrus hops. Caramel sweetness, raisin, and cinnamon in the flavor create a nuanced sweetness supported by toffee, vanilla, coconut, leather. Alcohol presence and an oaky tannin note are well integrated.”
What our editors thought
“Woody low-mid-key burnt caramel notes in the nose, with some dark cacao notes for definition. Sweet in the sip, with rich caramel, apple, leather, burnt bread crust notes that pull together in spectacular fashion.”
