Strawberry Jacket

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to light copper color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head. Lacing clings to the glass in delicate strands as you drink. The body appears rich and glossy, befitting a barrel-aged barleywine of this caliber.

◌ Aroma

Fresh strawberry dominates the nose with a bright, slightly jammy character that cuts through oak and vanilla notes from bourbon barrel aging. Beneath lie caramel and toasted malt, grounding the fruit with warmth and depth. A subtle alcohol note frames the complexity without overwhelming.

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and creamy, with strawberry and crème brûlée sweetness building immediately across the palate. Mid-palate reveals oak tannins, dark fruit undertones, and a gentle vanilla character that balances the residual sugar. The 50 IBU provides measured bitterness—present but restrained, allowing the fruit and dessert-like quality to remain foremost. Alcohol warmth emerges in the mid-palate without harshness.

◑ Finish

Long and warming, with strawberry fading into oak and caramel notes. Dry tannins linger pleasantly without astringency, leaving a refined sweetness in the aftertaste.