Nice deep amber color, fruity, almost raisiny/ dried cherry scent, slight tan head. Starts with simultaneous tart hops and caramel flavor, melting into a heavy toasted or sun dried fruit flavor which leads to competing rye bread and bitter hops finish. Aftertaste is of alfalfa hay or dried hops. Flavor is complete throughout (no watery spots) with a semi-heavy mouthfeel. The overwhelming impression is of sweetness.

Very balanced. Uncommonly sweet (for a barleywine, nothing much) andeasy to drink fresh. Good starter bw. On tap at Chan's in Destin.