COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
At 11.7% ABV, the Gaffer knows no boundaries! Fruity esters and American and Australian hops dominate the aroma, while a strong alcohol presence warms your cold bones. Hints of bread and caramel are present in this luscious and viscous American-style Barleywine.
Nose is full of candied fruit, nice hop presence, leather, tobacco, dark fruit, lighter candied fruit - some citrus and dank hops. Pours auburn, thin head and lace. Flavors of lighter candied fruit up front, leather, brown sugar, raisin, some fruity hop presence, dank resin, a good deal of residual sweetness, some alcohol shows through in the finish. Balanced.
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