Barleywine
Ninkasi Brewing, Eugene, Oregon
22oz bottle, 11.7%abv
Pours dark amber and clear, with a moderate head.
Aroma is lots of sweet malt and a good amount of citrusy and floral hops.
Flavor is intensely malty and hoppy, but simple. Some caramel sweetness, but mostly just tastes like a big amber.
Mouthfeel is initially creamy, smooth and rich, but then turns strongly bitter. Bitter enough that it cleans up the strength and sweetness and makes you want another drink.
Overall a surprisingly drinkable beer. The balance ends up about perfect for this big of a beer. It's not a super complex flavor, but its damn good.
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