XXXK Vintage Ale
(has 2 batches)
Wimbledon Brewery in London, Greater London, England 🏴
Barley Wine - Barley Special|
Score
7.39
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Back in the Middle Ages, the rate of illiteracy was high and those wishing to drink beer were advised of its strength by the simple use of an ‘X’ to denote its strength. The more Xs, the stronger the beer! The K in our XXXK stands for ‘keeper’ and is a beer which, whilst delicious to drink now, may also be laid down like a fine wine, for several years, maturing and evolving over time.
The inspiration behind the brew was the discovery of a late 19th-century poster from the Victorian-era Wimbledon Brewery, advertising ‘XXXK Strong Ale’. This is a style which also came to be known as barley wine – that is, beer of alcohol by volume typically ranging from 8-12%.
The inspiration behind the brew was the discovery of a late 19th-century poster from the Victorian-era Wimbledon Brewery, advertising ‘XXXK Strong Ale’. This is a style which also came to be known as barley wine – that is, beer of alcohol by volume typically ranging from 8-12%.
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7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Cask @ Nottingham Beer and Cider Festival. Hazy amber with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, caramel, orange and fruity. Flavor is quite sweet and moderate bitter. Sweet and moderate bitter finish with a little warming alcohol. 181018
Tried
from Cask
on 18 Oct 2018
at 12:34
9/10
#sxshare Super clean and well made. Strawberry laces. Cedar. Oak. Would work brilliantly with cheese and a proper fire beer. Reminds me of Thomas Hardy. Ace.
Tried
at
The Ale House
on 02 Oct 2018
at 20:39
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
(Cask at White Horse, Parson's Green, London, 25 Nov 2017) Copper colour with foamy, off-white head. Malty, fruity nose with dried fruit, raisins, orange peel and vinous aromas of strong wine. Malty, vinous taste with notes of dried fruit, orange peel, apricot marmalade, caramel, hints of oak wood and a balanced spicy bitterness. Full body, with a certain sweetness. Vinous and warming, but tasty and fairly well balanced for its strength. Nice one.
Tried
from Cask
on 11 Feb 2018
at 16:32