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Malwe Malwe Barley Wine

Name: Malwe Malwe Barley Wine
Brand: Beer
SKU: 652924d01603daeb26d74ee2
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.5 (2 reviews)

Barleywine 10.5 º

Malwe

This English Barley Wine presents a masterful display of rich malt complexity and warming depth. At 10.5% ABV, it offers a viscous, chewy texture saturated with notes of toffee, toasted biscuit, and dark treacle. Aromas of dried plum and raisin harmonize with the characteristic earthy and tea-like qualities of English hops. The palate is a luxurious balance of deep malty sweetness and a firm yet integrated bitterness, leading to a smooth, vinous finish. Its velvety mouthfeel and soft alcohol warmth make it a quintessential sipper, evolving with hints of marmalade and dark fruit as it breathes, reflecting the classic character of the style.

Appearance. Dark amber to deep copper (16–22 SRM). Low to moderate off-white head with moderate retention. Brilliant clarity with visible legs indicating high viscosity and alcohol content.

Aroma. High intensity. Strong malt character of caramel, toffee, and toasted biscuit. Moderate to strong fruitiness reminiscent of raisins, prunes, and figs. Hop aroma is moderate, displaying earthy, tea-like, and marmalade-like notes. Low to moderate soft, rounded alcohol presence.

Taste. Initial impression is a wave of rich, bready malt sweetness and dark toffee. Hop flavor is moderate with an earthy and floral English character. Bitterness is firm but balanced by the significant residual gravity. Fermentation is characterized by high dried-fruit esters. The finish is moderately sweet and lingering with a complex, vinous alcohol aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and chewy with a velvety, luscious texture. Carbonation is low to moderate. Noticeable smooth alcohol warmth is present but well-integrated, without being hot or sharp. No significant astringency.

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