Bottle. Color: Slightly hazy red copper, beige head. Aroma: Sweetish, rye, caramel, vinous hints. Taste: Sweetish, caramel, toffee, spicy rye notes, wood, subtle red wine notes, hints of vanilla. Over moderate sweet, moderate bitterness. Just over medium body, just under average carbonation. Bit boozy. Dry. Bit sticky. Ok, but I was hoping for some more BA effects.

11th July 2022
Hazy deep amber beer with a small pale tan head. Nose of creamy malt and something vaguely rubbery. Smooth malts, thinner than I was expecting. Light creamy sweetness and a little caramel, modest rye tang. The red wine barrel comes through on the back end but doesn't dominate. And that's a problem for me - simple barleywines need bold barrelling. The barrelling needs to be the star. Ends up being neither one thing or another.