Christmas Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep copper hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head that clings to the glass with pronounced lacing. The color reflects the roasted malt character throughout the brew. Carbonation presents as gentle and refined, appropriate to the barleywine's weight.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with rich Christmas pudding notes—dried fruit, candied peel, and warm spice—layered beneath wine-like aromas characteristic of the alcohol's presence. Roasted malt and biscuit provide an earthy, slightly sweet foundation, while restrained noble hops add a subtle herbal complexity that balances the fruit-forward impression.

◐ Taste

The palate enters with distinct biscuit and caramel malt sweetness, then builds into rich, vinous fruit flavors across the mid-palate. A pronounced hop bitterness—50 IBU—arrives with authority, cutting through the malt's richness without overwhelming it, while roasted malt adds depth and a subtle drying sensation.

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with lingering biscuit and roasted malt drying the palate. Noble hop bitterness persists gently, inviting another sip.