Cycle Brewing Company Sunday (2025)

Name: Cycle Brewing Company Sunday (2025)
Brand: Beer
SKU: 68246a751603da5c2e3cc97a
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.95 (117 reviews)

Barleywine 13 º

Cycle Brewing Company

This English Barley Wine presents a decadent, multi-layered profile heightened by extensive Brandy barrel aging and vanilla beans. Aromas of rich toffee and caramel-like English pale and crystal malts intertwine with fragrant vanilla bean and the vinous, spirituous influence of the barrel. On the palate, a thick, chewy sweetness reveals notes of Brandy-soaked raisins, dried figs, and marshmallow, balanced by a subtle earthy hop character. The 13% ABV provides a significant yet smooth warmth, leaving a lingering finish of dark fruit and oak. Viscous and velvety, it exemplifies a luxurious, slow-sipping winter ale.

Appearance. Deep mahogany with brilliant ruby highlights; a thin, fleeting tan head with low retention leaves significant oily legs on the glass indicative of high alcohol and viscosity.

Aroma. High intensity with a complex malt core of toffee, dark caramel, and biscuit; prominent notes of floral vanilla and brandy-derived dried grapes, plums, and oak. Low earthy hop character and a soft, rounded alcohol presence.

Taste. Initial rich, malty sweetness featuring layers of caramel and bread crust; secondary flavors of vanilla bean, raisins, and prunes. Moderate bitterness provides essential balance against the dense malt. The finish is moderately sweet with a lingering vinous, brandy-soaked fruit aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and exceptionally chewy with a luscious, velvety texture; low carbonation enhances the weight. A pronounced, well-integrated alcohol warmth is felt without being harsh or fusel.

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