15 Year Beer Cherry Amburana

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to light copper in color, translucent and bright with excellent clarity. A dense, creamy head forms and persists, leaving substantial lacing that clings to the glass throughout the pour. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting the visual presence without excessive aggression.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe dark stone fruit—cherry and plum—layered beneath warming spice notes from the amburana wood. Beneath lies a foundation of toasted Malz, caramel, and subtle oak that speaks to both the wood aging and the base barleywine character. A gentle alcohol warmth threads through without dominating.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright, tart cherry brightness against a sweet, malty backbone that delivers caramel and rich, slightly resinous depth. Mid-palate shows layered oak, vanilla, and cinnamon-like spice from the amburana wood, balanced by moderate bitterness that prevents cloying. The alcohol presence is warm and present but integrated into the overall structure.

◑ Finish

The finish is long and lingering, with cherry tartness fading slowly into oak-driven warmth and spiced complexity. A dry, slightly tannic quality emerges as the sweetness recedes, leaving a contemplative aftertaste of cinnamon, caramel, and dark wood.