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Sofia Electric Brewing Atavistic Beast
Barleywine 11.2 º
Atavistic Beast is a monumental English Barley Wine that showcases the deep, Maillard-driven complexity achieved through an extraordinary ten-hour boil. Utilizing a high-quality single malt base, likely British Pale Ale malt, this 11.2% ABV ale radiates a profound character of burnt toffee, rich caramel, and dense fruit cake. Layers of stewed fruits—reminiscent of plums and raisins—dominate the palate, supported by a soft, warming alcohol presence that avoids harshness. Earthy English hops provide just enough structure to balance the massive malt backbone. The result is a viscous, chewy, and decadent sipper with a lingering, vinous finish that celebrates the peak of traditional British brewing intensity.
Appearance. Deep mahogany with brilliant ruby highlights; pours with a thin, creamy off-white head that subsides quickly. High viscosity is evident by persistent legs on the glass.
Aroma. High intensity and strongly malty with dominant notes of rich toffee, caramel, and toasted bread. Pronounced esters of dark dried fruits, including figs and prunes, mingle with a soft, rounded alcohol warmth and a faint earthy hop presence.
Taste. Initial impression is of high, multi-layered malty sweetness featuring toffee, caramel, and spiced fruit cake. Mid-palate introduces stewed dark fruits and a hint of marmalade. Bitterness is moderate but firm enough to provide balance, leading to a long, moderately sweet finish with complex vinous and aged port-like qualities.
Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and chewy with a velvety, luscious texture. Carbonation is low to moderate, enhancing the beer's weight. A significant, smooth alcohol warmth is present throughout without being harsh.
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Beerdome
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Single Malt Barleywine, boiled for over 10 hours. Toffee, caramel, fruit cake, stewed fruits dominat ...e in the flavour.
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Single Malt Barleywine, boiled for over 10 hours. Toffee, caramel, fruit cake, stewed fruits dominate in the flavour.
Little Beershop
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Pastry Imperial Porter, gerijpt met pindameel en kaneel. Single Malt Barley Wine, meer dan 10 uur ge ...kookt. Toffee, karamel, vruchtencake en gestoofd fruit overh
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Pastry Imperial Porter, gerijpt met pindameel en kaneel. Single Malt Barley Wine, meer dan 10 uur gekookt. Toffee, karamel, vruchtencake en gestoofd fruit overh
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Sofia Electric Brewing Atavistic Beast
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Drankenhandel van Gils
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Beschrijving Barley Wine 33cl Bulgarije
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Beschrijving
Barley Wine
33cl
Bulgarije
Barley Wine
33cl
Bulgarije
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