Solstice D'hiver
Murky orangish-brown, some head, minimal lacing. Smells of molasses, earthy hops, bread, caramel and sweet rich malts. Caramel, toffee, bread, with a floral and slightly earthy hop finish. Much less sweet than some barleywines. Alcohol nearly hidden. Mouthfeel sort of chewy, minimal carbonation. I enjoyed this. Some barleywines get too sweet after awhile or have notes that don't compliment each other, but I liked this. I think the hops work to good effect here.