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Libertas Barley Wine 24

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A mighty, complex malt body with tones of dried fruit, caramel and molasses, underlined by the high alcohol content. It sits at the top of what the Libertas brewhouse is built for, from weak summer ales up to a 24 degree barley wine. Hopped with Target, Fuggles and Golding; brewed seasonally, and also released as limited barrel-aged editions.

ABV
11.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter55 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycarameldark fruit
malty
caramel
dark fruit
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with warm, candied malt character—brown sugar, caramel, and molasses form the foundation.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Libertas Barley Wine 24

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to light copper hue, revealing the beer's substantial malt bill. The body is clear with good clarity and presents a thick, persistent head that builds a fine lacework around the glass as you drink. Carbonation is moderate, appropriate to the style's contemplative nature.

deep amberclearpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with warm, candied malt character—brown sugar, caramel, and molasses form the foundation. Dried fruit notes emerge alongside subtle earthiness from the traditional English hop blend of Target, Fuggles, and Golding. Beneath lies a gentle warmth from the 11% ABV, without any harsh alcohol bite.

candied maltsdried fruitearthy hopswarming alcohol

◐ Taste

The palate is rich and full-bodied, with a strong malt-forward entry dominated by caramel sweetness and molasses complexity. Mid-palate develops deeper dark fruit notes—raisin and prune—balanced by measured bitterness and herbal hop character. The alcohol adds body and warmth throughout, binding all elements into a cohesive, sophisticated whole.

malt-drivencaramel sweetnessdark fruitmeasured bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with lingering caramel and dark fruit gradually giving way to a dry, slightly herbal aftertaste. The alcohol's presence remains gentle but evident, encouraging slow sipping and contemplation.

long finishherbal drynesswarming
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
87
Appearance
83
Finish
84
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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