Salikatt Notch 8

Name: Salikatt Notch 8
Brand: Beer
SKU: 68df7e6c1603da15297aa447
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.62 (886 reviews)

English Barleywine 16.5 º

Salikatt
Westum Hjemmebryggeri

This massive English Barleywine represents a masterclass in patience, having undergone a forty-month maturation process including a unique double-oak treatment in fresh bourbon barrels. The extended aging delivers an intense sensory profile of rich toffee and burnt caramel, seamlessly interwoven with deep vanilla and toasted oak. Layers of dried figs, dates, and a vinous oxidation provide incredible complexity, while the massive alcohol content is softened and rounded by time. The palate is decadently sweet and chewy, echoing the barrel character with hints of dark stone fruit and bourbon. It concludes with a long, warming finish, making it a definitive slow-sipping experience.

Appearance. Dark copper to deep mahogany (18–22 SRM) with brilliant clarity and ruby highlights. It produces a thin, tan-colored head with low retention, while high viscosity is evidenced by thick, oily legs that cling to the glass.

Aroma. High intensity and profoundly complex. Deep bready and caramel malt notes dominate, supported by heavy bourbon-derived vanilla, coconut, and charred wood. Significant esters of dried plum and raisin are present, along with a sophisticated, sherry-like oxidation. Hop aroma is negligible, replaced by a smooth, rounded alcohol presence.

Taste. Initial impression is a rich, multi-layered malt sweetness featuring toffee and dark fruit. The mid-palate reveals the double-oaking through prominent vanilla and soft wood tannins. Hop bitterness is low to moderate, primarily providing balance against the dense residual sugars. The finish is long and moderately sweet, with lingering notes of dark fruit, bourbon, and a smooth, vinous warmth.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and exceptionally chewy with a luscious, velvety texture. Carbonation is low, enhancing the beer's significant weight and viscosity. A strong, yet well-integrated and smooth alcohol warmth is present throughout, without being harsh or fusel.

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