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This American Barleywine presents a powerful synthesis of aggression and elegance, refined by seven months of aging in red wine oak barrels. The assertive 100 IBU punch of Chinook hops provides a spectacular resinous core that anchors the sensory experience. The aroma is intense, marrying bready malt richness with vinous dark fruit and oaky tannins from the barrel. On the palate, a bold 10.5% ABV provides deep, integrated warmth, supporting flavors of toasted caramel and pine. The red wine wood influence rounds the finish, smoothing the assertive bitterness into a contemplative, velvety experience where the legacy of the wine and the wood harmonize with the hop-forward intensity.