Insanity
Served cold from a 22 oz bomber. Overall, I really enjoyed this beer, more so as it warmed. The sweetness was more prevalent as it came to room temperature. I would definitely recommend letting it sit at room temp for a few minutes. A: Mostly clear and very dark pour. Almost an reddish oak color, very fitting of the oak age, I guess. S: Nothing really distinct in the aroma. The alcohol definitely stands out and the smell reminds me of a good whiskey. T: The whiskey aroma definitely comes through in the palate. Like I said, as it warmed the malty sweetness stood out more and more. Throughout the session, the beer finished with a sticky sweet, fruity, alcohol flavor. M: A coating, almost chewy mouthfeel. Almost like a smoothie. Delicious. :-) D: Surprisingly smooth for the 11% ABV, but you could definitely feel the alcohol afterward. One of the most drinkable barleywines I've had.