Mikkeller Foret Du Centre Light Toasted

Name: Mikkeller Foret Du Centre Light Toasted
Brand: Beer
SKU: 67e28c9c1603daa24c66f29f
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Rating: 4.1 (1269 reviews)

American Barleywine 19.3 º

Mikkeller

This massive American Barleywine expresses an intense sensory profile shaped by its staggering 19.3% ABV and meticulous aging in light-toasted French Oak from the Foret du Centre region. The aroma is dominated by a rich, bready malt foundation and significant alcohol warmth, complemented by the delicate vanilla and fine-grained spice of the specialized oak. On the palate, a deep malty sweetness provides a luxurious base for resiny hop flavors that have softened with time. The light toasting of the barrel introduces elegant tannins rather than heavy char, resulting in a complex, contemplative sipper with a lingering, warming finish.

Appearance. Deep copper to light brown with distinct ruby highlights. Pours with a moderately low, light tan head that recedes quickly due to the high alcohol content; creates prominent legs on the glass. Clarity is good to brilliant.

Aroma. High intensity. Strong bready, toasty, and light caramel malt richness is balanced by a moderate resiny and citrusy hop character. Noticeable but well-integrated alcohol esters accompany delicate scents of vanilla and subtle wood spice from the French Oak.

Taste. Initial impression is of dense, malty sweetness and rich toasty flavors. A moderately strong bitterness cuts through the malt, though it is tempered by the barrel aging. The French Oak contributes nuanced vanilla and soft tannins. Flavors of dried fruit and resinous hops persist into a full-bodied, warming, and slightly dry finish.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied, chewy, and viscous with a velvety texture. Carbonation is low to moderate. A significant, smooth alcohol warmth is present throughout, providing a bold but non-solventy heat appropriate for the extreme gravity.

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