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Batches Brewery Batch 038: Down to Earth
Barleywine 9.5 º
This English Barley Wine presents a nuanced evolution of the style, integrating beechwood smoked malts into a rich, bready foundation. The sensory journey begins with an inviting bouquet of deep caramel and toasted biscuit, accented by a subtle, savory wisp of smoke and dark fruit esters. On the palate, a controlled sweetness reveals layers of toffee and raisin, balanced by a restrained earthy hop character and a delicate phenolic depth. At 9.5% ABV, the beer offers a smooth, integrated alcohol warmth that enhances its full-bodied, velvety texture. The finish is long and complex, offering a refined interplay between malt richness and a clean, down-to-earth smokiness.
Appearance. Deep amber to dark mahogany with ruby highlights; brilliant clarity and high viscosity manifest as legs on the glass. The off-white head is low to moderate with fair retention.
Aroma. High intensity of rich malt, featuring notes of caramel, toffee, and toasted bread crust. A subtle but distinct savory beechwood smoke character blends with moderate dried fruit esters like raisin and plum. Hop aroma is low and earthy, with a soft, rounded alcohol presence.
Taste. Rich, multi-layered malt sweetness with flavors of biscuit, dark toffee, and caramel. The beechwood smoked malts provide a gentle, savory complexity that persists through the mid-palate. Hop bitterness is moderate, providing balance against the malt without becoming aggressive. Esters of fig and dried fruit lead into a moderately sweet, warming finish with a lingering vinous quality.
Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and chewy with a velvety, luscious texture. Carbonation is moderate-low, contributing to a smooth mouthfeel. A pleasant, warming alcohol presence is noticeable but lacks any harshness or fusel burn.
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Batches Batch 038: Down to Earth
Hello Earthling, this is not an ordinary Barelywine. It is made with a bit of beechwood smoked malts ..., not to much hops and not to sweet. Making it a down to earth beer. Enjoy!
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Hello Earthling, this is not an ordinary Barelywine. It is made with a bit of beechwood smoked malts, not to much hops and not to sweet. Making it a down to earth beer. Enjoy!
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Batches Brewery ~ Batch 038 Down To Earth 33cl
Beschrijving Specificaties ...icum Type: Barley Wine Aroma en smaak: Moutig, wat kruidig, hout, wat aards, wat rokerig. Zoetig, moutbitter, stevig. 9.5% alcohol, serveer op 8 ºC Foodpairing: In voorbereiding ...
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Beschrijving Specificaties Brouwerij: Batches, Berlicum
Type: Barley Wine
Aroma en smaak: Moutig, wat kruidig, hout, wat aards, wat rokerig. Zoetig, moutbitter, stevig.
9.5% alcohol, serveer op 8 ºC
Foodpairing: In voorbereiding
Beschrijving: Eén van de drie uitzonderlijke bieren met drie totaal verschillende recepturen. Elke Barleywine is gekenmerkt door een ander recept, een eigen karakter en een verrassende flavour. Batch 38 heet Down To Earth, een Beechwood Barleywine met een aardse smaak en sublieme rokerige tonen van beukenhout. Overzicht
Type: Barley Wine
Aroma en smaak: Moutig, wat kruidig, hout, wat aards, wat rokerig. Zoetig, moutbitter, stevig.
9.5% alcohol, serveer op 8 ºC
Foodpairing: In voorbereiding
Beschrijving: Eén van de drie uitzonderlijke bieren met drie totaal verschillende recepturen. Elke Barleywine is gekenmerkt door een ander recept, een eigen karakter en een verrassende flavour. Batch 38 heet Down To Earth, een Beechwood Barleywine met een aardse smaak en sublieme rokerige tonen van beukenhout. Overzicht
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