Founders Nemesis 2010
12oz bottle into 25oz snifter. Thanks to SneezyAchew for sending me a 4-pack of this a while back. A: Pours an extremely dark ruby red, almost black with a thin dark brown head that quickly faded into a bubbly film that left a sheet on tiny bubbly lace. S: Big notes of vanilla, toffee, caramel and slight grassy hops. T: Follows the nose. Very rich and smooth flavors of vanilla, raisins, slick caramel malt, slight oak, peppery hops, and molasses. Notes of dark fruits as well. The aftertaste is full of tobacco and bitter grapefruit pith hops. Slight coffee. M: Slick and syrupy mouthfeel, medium-full body, a touch of alcohol warmth in the finish, and a pretty decent bitter punch. D: Really good barleywine, very well balanced and smooth, and overall a great and easy drinking barleywine. Thanks again Michael for this awesome beer!