Lacons Brewery Audit Ale

Name: Lacons Brewery Audit Ale
Brand: Beer
SKU: 68527d1e1603da5241ff5702
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Rating: 3.73 (592 reviews)

English Barleywine 8 º 80 IBU

Lacons Brewery

Lacons Audit Ale is a distinguished English Barley Wine that pours a deep, dark copper with enticing ruby highlights. The sensory journey is led by a complex, multi-layered malt profile featuring rich notes of toasted bread and dark toffee. These aromas are intertwined with a pronounced berry fruitiness and a hint of warm baking spice, reflecting its historic heritage as a celebratory academic sipper. On the palate, the experience is luscious and velvet-like, offering a decadent sweetness balanced by a soft, rounded alcohol warmth. The finish is remarkably smooth, leaving lingering impressions of dried fruit and earthy English hops that evoke its classic pre-war legacy.

Appearance. Deep dark copper with vibrant ruby highlights. Brilliant clarity. Features a modest, creamy off-white head with moderate retention that leaves light lacing on the glass.

Aroma. High aromatic intensity of rich, complex malts emphasizing dark toffee, toasted bread, and deep caramel. Strong esters of dark berries and dried plums are prominent. Subtle earthy and floral hop notes provide a grounded balance, accompanied by a soft, well-integrated alcohol presence.

Taste. The initial impression is one of luxurious malty sweetness, featuring layers of toffee and biscuit. Vibrant flavors of berry fruit and subtle spice emerge mid-palate. Bitterness is moderate but firm enough to prevent cloying, derived from earthy English hops. The finish is smooth and lingeringly sweet, with complex notes of dark fruit and a hint of vinous oxidation.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and chewy with a velvety, luscious texture. Carbonation is moderate. A smooth, gentle alcohol warmth is present throughout without any harshness or burn.

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