Drakes Smooth Operator

Brewed by Drakes Brewing Company
Style: Barley Wine
San Leandro, California USA

Serve in Snifter

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On tap at Drakes Barrel House poured a clkear golden amber with a small lingering amber head. Aromas of carmel, toffee, brandy and light oxidation. Palate was medium bodied and smooth. Flavors of brandy, toffee and light carmel with a smooth lingering brandy finish.

A - Hazy copper-red with a finger of frothy white head. Fades medium with some nice lacing. S - Aroma is full of brandy notes with sweet caramel malts, residual sugar, and some oak and booze. T - Sweet caramel malts with some residual sugar and some brandy and oak. Through the middle, some booze and some stronger sweetness. The finish is a mix of brandy booze and some sweet caramel that lingers. M - Medium-full bodied with moderate carbonation. Feels a bit boozy and warming with some nice rich sweetness on the tongue. D - Very drinkable. The Brandy addition here is really nice with the big barleywine base beer.