Kees American Barley Wine

Name: Kees American Barley Wine
Brand: Beer
SKU: 56cdd32df70fb5fa70db90ae
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Rating: 3.71 (29461 reviews)

American Barleywine 11.5 º 80 IBU

Brouwerij Kees

This American Barleywine presents a bold, contemplative experience, led by a deep, dark amber hue and a lingering beige head. The sensory profile is defined by a dense tapestry of caramelized malts and rich toffee, punctuated by assertive notes of red fruits like currants and plums. While the malt provides a sweet, bready foundation, a firm bitterness emerges to balance the palate, characteristic of the style’s New World hop influence. At 11.5% ABV, a smooth, velvety alcohol warmth permeates the finish, enhancing the full, chewy body and creating a lively yet sophisticated sipper that evolves as it warms.

Appearance. Dark amber with deep ruby highlights (SRM 16-18); medium-sized, creamy beige head with moderate retention; excellent clarity with visible legs on the glass indicating high alcohol and extract.

Aroma. High intensity; rich caramel and sweet, bready malt dominance; moderate esters suggesting red berries and dark stone fruit; subtle resiny hop notes and a clean, warming alcohol presence that is noticeable but not solventy.

Taste. Initial impression is a decadent malty sweetness featuring heavy caramel and toasted bread; transitions into a firm hop bitterness that balances the rich malt profile; flavors of dark red fruit and a significant but well-integrated alcohol warmth; the finish is lingering, complex, and slightly sweet but balanced by hop character.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and viscous with a chewy, velvety texture; moderate carbonation provides a lively lift to the heavy palate; significant, smooth alcohol warmth is present throughout.

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