Totem Barrel Aged Oatwine

Name: Totem Barrel Aged Oatwine
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6414c8cf1603da017db01691
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.94 (280 reviews)

Barleywine 10.3 º

Totem

This English Barley Wine variant, an indulgent Oatwine, offers a sophisticated sensory experience shaped by a massive oat grain bill and maturation in Buffalo Trace barrels. The aroma presents a deep tapestry of bready English malt, rich toffee, and toasted oak, accented by the vanilla and coconut characteristic of bourbon aging. On the palate, the oats create an exceptionally luxurious, silky texture that carries complex layers of dried dark fruits, caramel, and a subtle corn-like sweetness. A restrained, earthy hop bitterness provides balance against the malt depth, while the 10.3% ABV delivers a refined, lingering warmth. It is a velvety, full-bodied sipper with a luscious finish.

Appearance. Deep amber to mahogany (18-22 SRM) with vibrant ruby highlights. Small, dense off-white head with moderate retention. Clear to slightly hazy with visible legs and high viscosity when swirled.

Aroma. High intensity. Rich malt profile of toffee, biscuit, and caramel. Strong barrel character of vanilla, toasted oak, and bourbon. Moderate esters of plum, raisin, and fig. Low earthy hop aroma.

Taste. Initial impression is deeply malty and sweet. Layers of dark caramel and biscuit lead into barrel-driven flavors of vanilla and charred wood. Moderate dark fruit esters (dates, prunes). Low earthy hop flavor with moderate bitterness that balances the sweetness without becoming harsh. The finish is long, complex, and slightly vinous with a warming aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and exceptionally chewy. The oats contribute a significant creaminess and velvety texture. Low to moderate carbonation. Noticeable, smooth alcohol warmth. Very low astringency.

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