Style: Barleywine (Wood-Aged)

ABV: 11.0

93/100
Aroma: 12
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 17
Mouthfeel: 5

Perennial Artisan Ales Blue Ridge (2022)

What the brewers say

“An English-style barleywine aged in Maman barrels.”

What our panel thought

“Caramel, chocolate, vanilla, and Twizzlers in the aroma. Bold chocolate, burnt caramel, charred marshmallow, toffee, and sherry-like notes pair well with the vanilla.”

What our editors thought

“Herbal, chocolate, and tannic oaky notes in the aroma offer a zesty energy. Sweet chocolate and caramel notes in the sip play mid-key for a soft, melodic drive into a fruity caramel finish.”

Review printed in: Rethinking the Classic Pale Ale (Winter 2023) (View All Issues)


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Perennial Artisan Ales Blue Ridge

“Dried candied prune and raisin notes combine with the caramel malt notes and the oak-derived vanilla-barrel character to create an inviting and pleasant aroma. The moderately viscous mouthfeel creates the perfect canvas to deliver the decadent flavors.”

American Solera Stuffed Crust

“Strong bourbon aroma ends in rich sweet chocolate, toffee, and caramel notes. Finishes sweet with pale chocolate, candied raisins, and subtle bourbon barrel. Very low carbonation with just a hint of oak astringency.”

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“A hop-forward (pine and orange citrus) barleywine in aroma, flavor, and bitterness. Hop notes intersect with bready/leathery, caramel, toffee malt notes that carry the beer forward and don’t leave a lot of lingering sweetness, contributing to the overall surprising and confident drinkability.”

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