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Ol' Fog Burner

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A barley wine at 10.2 percent, unfiltered and dry-hopped, tawny copper in the glass. The malt is the centre: deep caramel and toffee with dried fruit and a sweetness that stays mellow rather than cloying for the strength. The dry hopping lays a spicy, resinous note over the top instead of bitterness. The body is heavy and the alcohol warming, and the beer is built to be cellared, softening further with age.

ABV
10.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceSipper

AWARDS

Silver · 2024
Canadian Brewing Awards
Barley Wine-Style Ale
★Silver — Canadian Brewing Awards (Barley Wine-Style Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelresinousspicy
caramel
resinous
spicy
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with warm caramel and toffee sweetness from deep Malz character, layered with dried fruit notes—raisin and fig—that suggest age-worthiness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ol' Fog Burner

◎ Appearance

Tawny copper with deep amber undertones, unfiltered and showing natural cloudiness from the dry-hopping process. The head builds steadily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, allowing the rich malt character to dominate visually.

tawny copperunfiltered, hazypersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warm caramel and toffee sweetness from deep Malz character, layered with dried fruit notes—raisin and fig—that suggest age-worthiness. Dry hopping adds a spicy, resinous pine quality that sits above rather than competes with the malt foundation, with gentle alcohol warmth evident throughout.

caramel, toffeedried fruitspicy resin

◐ Taste

The palate enters with rich, mellow caramel sweetness and dried-fruit complexity that holds its character across the mid-palate without becoming cloying. Spicy, resinous hop notes provide textural depth and a light peppery grip, while the full body carries significant alcohol warmth that feels integrated rather than raw. Bitterness is restrained, allowing Malz and resin to define the overall impression.

full-bodiedcaramel-forwardresinous gripwarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with lingering toffee sweetness and a subtle spice that fades gradually. The heavy body and alcohol presence suggest this beer will continue to evolve and soften with cellaring.

warming finishlong persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Excellent cellar candidate — can age 3–10 years, developing dried fruit, toffee and sherry notes.

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