Fraserburgh, Scotland
in collaboration with:
Mikkeller
Kobenhaven, Denmark
Devine Rebel
Style: English Barleywine
Availability: Limited - Brewed Once
Format: 330ml
ABV: 12.1%
Bottle text & Info:
"In a rock n' roll collaboration, 2 of Europe's most extreme, experimental brewers have combined forces, talents and ideas to produce this innovative ale. Uniting inspiration, ingredients and people from around the world this beer was brewed and aged at BrewDog in Scotland. This rebellious beer is partially aged in oak Spayside whiskey barrels and partially aged in stainless steel, combines an ale yeast and a champagne yeast and showcases a single hop variety."
Tasting Notes:
Pours a deep copper with little to no head. Smells of candied dark fruit, prune/fig, dried peach and that classic caramel - butterscotch note. Nice nose on this one. Mouthfeel is smooth and heavy with some great toffee, caramel and vanilla notes along with slight marzipan and scotch whiskey all backed by warming alcohol. An absolutely chewy barleywine that has a great dynamic between honey-like sweetness on fruit ending with some slight tartness. I have to admit, English-style Barleywines aren't my favorites. I usually find them too malty and cloyingly sweet - however, the whiskey and the tart end hold my interest. If you enjoy big, malty, night cappers - I'd definitely recommend checking this out. A solid offering produced by two of Europe's most innovative breweries.
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