Tasting Notes: Elusive: BA Mince Pie Barley Wine

Elusive: BA Mince Pie Barley Wine (England: Barley Wine: 8.5% ABV)

Visual: Very dark brown body with red hints of held to the light. A rim of browned bubbles around the edge of the glass instead of a head.

Nose: Suet, basically mince pies. Carrots. Nutmeg. Cloves. Black liquorice. Chives.

Body: Light charring. Mead. Suet. White sugar. Peppery. Burnt charred meat ends. Brown sugar. Some cherries.

Finish: White sugar. Candy floss. Golden syrup. Suet. Black pepper. Lightly tarry. Brown sugar. Mince pies. Toffee. A general ...