Paradox The Fine Line

Name: Paradox The Fine Line
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6334d07b42bfb94dc3684351
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.7 (278 reviews)

English Barleywine 12.2 º 35 IBU

Paradox

This English Barley Wine presents a decadent sensory profile centered on a deep ruby hue and immense malt complexity. At a robust 12.2% ABV, it delivers a rich tapestry of flavors driven by English pale and crystal malts, manifesting as layers of dark caramel, toasted biscuit, and sweet toffee. The aroma is high in intensity, offering notes of dried plums and figs alongside a subtle, earthy, and tea-like English hop character. On the palate, a moderate hop bitterness balances the substantial malt sweetness, leading to a velvety, chewy finish. It is a quintessential winter sipper with a warming, vinous presence that lingers gracefully.

Appearance. Deep ruby to dark mahogany (18–22 SRM); low to moderate off-white head with modest retention; brilliant clarity with visible legs when swirled due to high alcohol content.

Aroma. High intensity; very rich malt character featuring deep caramel, toffee, and toasted bread; moderate to strong dark fruit esters reminiscent of raisins and plums; low earthy and floral hop notes; soft, rounded alcohol presence.

Taste. High malt sweetness with complex layers of caramel and biscuit; significant dark fruit character; moderate English hop bitterness provides a necessary counterpoint to the malt; earthy and marmalade-like hop flavors; finish is moderately sweet and lingering with a vinous alcohol quality.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and chewy with a velvety, luscious texture; low to moderate carbonation; significant alcohol warmth that is smooth rather than harsh; low astringency.

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