Sampler. Pils-amber color, quite cloudy center, giving it a dark core. White head quickly turns to ring of lace. Rich malty smell minus distraction of hops or tartness. Taste is sweet like vanilla ice cream. Some barley wine character that would be expected with a beer this strong. Further on, I finally notice a pack of European hops giving this brew that claimed peppery edge. Some weizen style clove esters at the finish.