Birrificio Menaresta Lamberwine

Name: Birrificio Menaresta Lamberwine
Brand: Beer
SKU: 632dc8151603daf899cd6b5e
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.24 (29 reviews)

Barleywine 13.5 º

Birrificio Menaresta

Lamberwine is a powerful English Barley Wine that commands attention with its 13.5% ABV. Aged extensively in Dailuaine Scotch whisky barrels, it presents a masterclass in depth. The sensory experience is dominated by rich, bready malt and dark toffee, interwoven with the specific nuances of the Spey-side whisky. Expect a vinous, liquor-like quality where dried fruits like raisins and figs meet earthy English hops. The barrel aging adds layers of vanilla and oak, smoothing the high alcohol into a warming, velvety sipper that honors its British roots while embracing the spirit of the Lambro river. It is a complex, meditative ale intended for slow contemplation.

Appearance. Deep amber to dark copper with mahogany highlights (18-22 SRM). It displays brilliant clarity from long maturation. The head is a low, creamy, off-white foam with modest retention, leaving visible legs on the glass due to high viscosity and alcohol content.

Aroma. High intensity and profoundly complex. Initial notes of rich caramel, toasted bread, and deep toffee are followed by intense dried fruit esters like raisin, plum, and prune. The barrel influence introduces distinct aromas of malt whisky, subtle oak, and vanilla. Hop character is low, offering a faint earthy and marmalade-like quality. High but smooth alcohol presence with a pleasant, sherry-like oxidation.

Taste. A massive wave of malty sweetness featuring layers of biscuit, treacle, and dark caramel. Mid-palate reveals complex fruitiness reminiscent of Christmas cake and dates. The barrel provides a scotch-soaked wood character with hints of vanilla. Bitterness is moderate but balanced by the immense malt backbone, finishing moderately sweet and warming. Earthy English hop flavors linger briefly before a vinous, liquor-like aftertaste takes over.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and exceptionally chewy with a viscous, luscious texture. Carbonation is low, enhancing the liquid-silk feel. A significant, smooth alcohol warmth is present, reflecting the high strength, but it is well-integrated and velvety without being harsh or fusel.

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