Brewlihan Triple Point

Name: Brewlihan Triple Point
Brand: Beer
SKU: 67c7aa4f015d0bb05d0ded69
Rating: 4.43 (228 reviews)

Mead 14 º

Brewlihan

This decadent Specialty Mead offers an opulent sensory journey, led by a lush bouquet of ripe banana and delicate white peach. The addition of vibrant passion fruit provides a necessary acidic counterpoint to the heavy, honeyed base. Six months in ex-Barleywine Blanton’s barrels imparts a sophisticated layer of toasted oak, vanilla, and a hint of residual malt complexity. Each sip reveals a harmonious blend of tropical brightness and deep, spirit-forward warmth, reflecting the intricate influence of the bourbon-soaked wood. It is a viscous, full-bodied experience where the natural sweetness of the honey is elevated by the nuanced characteristics of both stone and tropical fruits.

Appearance. Deep gold to rich copper with amber highlights (SRM 10-18); still with no head or lacing; brilliant clarity despite the fruit additions; prominent legs (tears) are visible on the glass, indicating high viscosity.

Aroma. High intensity; prominent esters of ripe banana and floral white peach; tropical, tangy passion fruit notes; rich honey base with secondary aromas of vanilla, caramel, and charred oak from the Blanton’s barrels; subtle oxidative notes of dried fruit akin to a matured English Barleywine.

Taste. Initial impression is of intense, honeyed fruit sweetness; rich flavors of caramelized banana and juicy peach; sharp, tropical passion fruit acidity provides balance against the high residual sugar; mid-palate reveals bourbon-soaked oak, toffee, and a whisper of dark fruit from the barleywine barrel influence; finish is long, sweet, and complex with a lingering, warming spirituous character.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and syrupy; still carbonation; significant alcohol warmth that remains smooth and well-integrated; creamy, coating texture from the banana; moderate oak tannins provide necessary structure and a slight drying sensation on the finish.

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