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Double Barrel Wilderness of History

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Stroopwafel and campfire molasses greet you, then nutty bourbon-soaked graham cracker, sticky plum, leathery sherry and Garibaldi biscuits follow. Double Barrel Wilderness of History is a 16.8% barleywine with 52 months of total barrel time: 33 in a first set of barrels, then a second round of 19 in others.

ABV
16.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
nuttyoakmalty
nutty
oak
malty
dark fruit
smoky
caramel
Aroma
Stroopwafel and campfire molasses open the nose, mingling with bourbon-barrel warmth and nutty undertones.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Double Barrel Wilderness of History

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to light brown, translucent and bright with excellent clarity. A generous, creamy head forms and clings persistently to the glass walls, demonstrating strong lacing with each sip.

deep amberexcellent claritypersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Stroopwafel and campfire molasses open the nose, mingling with bourbon-barrel warmth and nutty undertones. Sherry and leather notes emerge, followed by subtle hints of Graham cracker and stone fruit complexity.

stroopwafel, molassesbourbon-soaked oaksherry, leather

◐ Taste

Full, viscous entry with sticky plum and dark caramel, evolving through nutty bourbon-barrel character and toasted grain. Mid-palate delivers leathery sherry, Garibaldi biscuit spice, and lingering oak tannins; alcohol warmth is prominent but integrated.

sticky plum, caramelbourbon oak, nuttyleather, spicefull-bodied, warming

◑ Finish

Long, warming finish with persistent oak tannins and alcohol heat. Aftertaste echoes molasses, leather, and toasted malt with a subtle drying quality.

long, warmingoak tannins
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
89
Appearance
87
Finish
87
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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