Wood Series: Bourbon Barrel Barleywine 2025
What Our Editors Thought
“Gentle American hops drive the nose along with full malt notes that aren’t quite caramel, as an herbal freshness amplifies the contours. Firmly bitter in the flavor, rounded with an effortlessly smooth balance among hops, malt, and barrel. American at its core, with a thoughtful confidence.”
What Our Panel Thought
“Floral aroma with hints of rose blossom, cherry, and fig. The first sip offers some delicate toast and honey with a bit of balancing astringency. Medium-high fruity and woody hops blend with apricot and cherry esters and toffee-caramel malt. Light coconut adds depth. Not overly sweet. Spicy alcohol. Really nice carbonation and body. Really refreshing!”
What the Brewers Say
“Classic American barleywine aged in eight-year-old Kentucky bourbon barrels. Conditioned on oak for 12 months. Deep amber hue. Notes of orange blossom, caramel candies, cherry cordials, and vanilla creamsicles.”
