Lua Brewing Destroyer: Single Barrel

Name: Lua Brewing Destroyer: Single Barrel
Brand: Beer
SKU: 68dc7d4249acedc9e20eca92
Rating: 4.48 (243 reviews)

Barleywine 15 º

Lua Brewing
Thesis Beer Project

This formidable English Barley Wine, aged for twenty-seven months in a single bourbon barrel, presents an opulent sensory journey. At a massive 15% ABV, it radiates deep aromas of toffee, dark raisins, and dried figs, seamlessly integrated with bourbon-soaked oak and rich vanilla. The palate is a luxurious tapestry of caramel, biscuit, and dark fruit, supported by a gentle earthy hop character. Over two years of maturation have developed complex vinous notes reminiscent of old port. The massive body and velvety texture carry a significant, rounded alcohol warmth, finishing with a lingering, sweet marriage of malt and toasted wood.

Appearance. Deep mahogany to dark brown with brilliant ruby highlights; very low, tan head that dissipates quickly to a thin collar, leaving thick, oily legs on the glass.

Aroma. High intensity with rich, bready malt, deep caramel, and toffee; pronounced dark fruit esters of plum and raisin are complemented by bourbon-derived vanilla, toasted coconut, and charred oak; very low earthy hop notes and soft, aged alcohol.

Taste. Initial rich malty sweetness featuring layers of biscuit, caramel, and treacle; prominent dark fruit flavors like fig and prune; moderate oak tannins and vanilla from the barrel; bitterness is low and smooth, balanced heavily toward the malt; complex finish with lingering sherry-like oxidation and warming bourbon.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied, thick, and chewy with a luscious, velvety texture; carbonation is low; significant, smooth alcohol warmth is present but not harsh or burning.

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