2021 Solera Stock Ale

Style: Madeirised Barley Wine

Alcohol: 10% ABV (2018, 2019), 16% ABV (2020), 17% (2021)

Bitterness: 60 IBU

Aroma: Prune, muscatelle, rancio (pecan, library, pencil tin), orange marmalade, sake lees

Flavour: Sticky date pudding, oak spice, marshmallow, fig

Mouthfeel: Medium-full, smooth, rich, warming, soft tannin

Inspired by the Solera method and the centuries old brewing tradition of “Keeping Ale”. First brewed in 2012 and stored in French-oak wine barrels, this beer blends various vintages of barley wine to encourage complex oxidative characteristics reminiscent of sake or fortified wine. Intentionally still, we recommend savouring a small glass after dinner, with cheese or whenever you would consider drinking Sherry or Port.