Evil Twin Brewing Devil Child

Name: Evil Twin Brewing Devil Child
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6315d05a1603dae1224d3ce3
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Rating: 4.08 (358 reviews)

American Barleywine 12 º

Evil Twin Brewing

Devil Child is a formidable American Barleywine that commands attention with its massive 12% ABV and decadent additions of maple syrup and vanilla. The sensory experience is a tug-of-war between aggressive American hop resins and a luxurious, dessert-like malt base. Rich, woody maple notes weave through a foundation of toasty bread and light caramel, while the vanilla provides a smoothing, creamy counterpoint to the firm bitterness. This is a contemplative, full-throttled ale where the significant alcohol warmth is expertly integrated into a chewy, syrup-inflected body, finishing with a complex, lingering resonance of forest-floor sweetness and citrusy hop oils.

Appearance. Color is a deep, glowing copper with ruby highlights (16 SRM); features a moderately-low, light tan head with fair retention and noticeable legs on the glass; clarity is clear to brilliant.

Aroma. High intensity; dominant aromas of rich, bready malt and wood-fired maple syrup; moderate resiny and citrusy hop character; distinct vanilla sweetness blends with fruity esters of dried stone fruit; noticeable but smooth alcohol presence.

Taste. Initial impression is a wave of malty sweetness and maple richness, followed by an aggressive hop bitterness. Hop flavors are resiny and slightly citrusy. The mid-palate reveals smooth vanilla bean and toasted grain complexity. The finish is long and bittersweet, balancing the decadent syrup additions against a firm, lingering hop bite and warming ethanol.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and distinctly chewy with a velvety, luscious texture; carbonation is moderate to low; significant alcohol warmth is present but smooth and non-solventy; very low astringency.

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