Maiden 2019
Siren Craft Brew in Finchampstead, Berkshire, England 🏴
Barley Wine - Barley Special Out of Production|
Score
7.74
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Maiden is our Anniversary celebration, a blend of fresh barley wine with the same beer aged in a multitude of barrels over time. This year a standout Armagnac barrel provided a rich base which could then be augmented with the complexity of tannins, perceived acidity and depth from elsewhere. The result is a heart-warming treat, with a luxurious aroma inviting you in to caramel and burnt sugar sweetness that remains supremely drinkable. This is one of the most rounded, balanced vintages of recent years and we think you’re going to love it.
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7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Keg at the brewery. Boozy figgy dark fruit aroma. Cloudy chestnut. Frothy beige head. Fruity malty restrained sweetness and per aroma. A bitter streak comes through but unlike the aroma it's not overly boozy. Milky sour edge develops. Medium bodied. Slick verging on creamy. Average carbonation. Slightly bitter finish. Decent enough but not blowing me away. A tad restrained and there's the sourness that develops.
Tried
on 13 Mar 2020
at 17:42
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Keg at the hanging bat. Pours deep reddish, nose is woody, toffee, fruit, vanilla, taste is similar, sweet, floral.
Tried
on 13 Mar 2020
at 10:09