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Zavod Smoke & mirrors
Zavod Smoke & Mirrors presents an assertive and unconventional take on the English Barley Wine, where the style's traditional rich maltiness is enshrouded in a dense veil of smoke. The sensory journey begins with deep caramel and dark fruit foundations, quickly overtaken by intense layers of chimney smoke, tar, and medicinal phenols reminiscent of Vishnevsky ointment. This 9.5% ABV ale balances its chewy, full-bodied malt depth against a distinctive iodized finish. While English hops provide a foundational bitterness, they are secondary to the lingering, astringent, and peat-like phenolic character that defines this complex, warming, and highly aromatic wintertime sipper.
Appearance. Deep copper to dark mahogany with ruby highlights (16–22 SRM); displays a small, creamy, off-white head with moderate retention. Brilliant clarity is evident upon pouring, while high viscosity is visible through slow-moving legs on the glass.
Aroma. High intensity with a complex interplay between rich caramel and toffee malt and aggressive phenolic notes of chimney smoke, railroad ties, and tar. Deep dark-fruit esters of raisin and dried fig are present, accompanied by a medicinal, ointment-like quality and a soft, rounded alcohol warmth.
Taste. Initial impression is a rich, bready, and multi-layered malty sweetness featuring caramel and biscuit. This is immediately countered by a bold smokiness and tarry, resinous notes. Hop bitterness is moderate, providing balance to the residual sugar. The mid-palate reveals dried fruit complexity, while the finish is unexpectedly dry, slightly astringent, and characterized by a long-lasting, iodized, and phenolic aftertaste.
Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and chewy with a velvety, luscious texture. Carbonation is moderate, providing a slight lift to the heavy body. A noticeable but smooth alcohol warmth is present without being harsh, though the finish carries a lingering phenolic astringency.
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Описание В аромате намеки на печной дым, шпалы, деготь, и мазь Вишневского. Во вкусе небольшая хм ...елевая горчинка, сухой, несколько терпкий, и чуть йодистый пролонгированный фенольный финиш…
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В аромате намеки на печной дым, шпалы, деготь, и мазь Вишневского.
Во вкусе небольшая хмелевая горчинка, сухой, несколько терпкий, и чуть йодистый пролонгированный фенольный финиш…
В аромате намеки на печной дым, шпалы, деготь, и мазь Вишневского.
Во вкусе небольшая хмелевая горчинка, сухой, несколько терпкий, и чуть йодистый пролонгированный фенольный финиш…
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