Wooden Cleat is a blend of high gravity barleywines that underwent extensive aging in a blend of Heaven Hill Elijah Craig 8-Year bourbon and Buffalo Trace bourbon barrels. This recipe used entirely Chevalier heritage barley in the grist and underwent an intense double mash procedure followed by a 12-hour boil. After fermentation, this beer was laid to rest in oak barrels for approximately 24 months. It was then racked out of oak and conditioned in stainless for another month prior to bottling. Wooden Cleat pours a dark amber color with chestnut brown highlights. This beer brings rich multi-layered malt flavors with notes of molasses, dried dark fruits, and an intense caramelized sugar profile from the extended boil.