Dolia Een

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper in color, displaying the richness expected of a well-aged Barleywine. The beer presents excellent clarity with a tight, persistent head that clings to the glass in fine lacework. Carbonation is restrained, appropriate to the style and the beer's eighteen-month maturation in wood.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with inviting notes of dried fruit—raisins and candied plum—layered beneath warming spice notes of cinnamon and clove. Green apple character from the rum barrel aging cuts through the malt sweetness, adding complexity and lift. Underneath runs a solid foundation of rich, toasted malt with hints of caramel and molasses.

◐ Taste

Entry is full and malty, with a rounded sweetness that coats the palate without cloying. The mid-palate develops further wood influence: subtle vanilla, oak tannins, and persistent fruit notes meld with the malt backbone. Bitterness remains restrained at 50 IBU, providing balance rather than assertiveness, while alcohol warmth becomes evident in the mouth.

◑ Finish

Long and warming, with the alcohol's presence felt as a gentle heat. The aftertaste lingers on dried fruit, spice, and toasted malt, fading slowly over several minutes.