Žižlavar Barley Wine

Brewed by Žižlavar - První Svobodný Žabovřeský Pivovar
Style: Barley Wine
Brno, Czech Republic

Serve in Snifter

bottle, brought to me by Ludvík - Dankeschön! Hazy deep amber colour, large and creamy white head. Looks lovely! Aroma of citrus fruit and spicy hops. Full-bodied, good malty base with a lovely combination of different flavours: citrus hops which remind me of stronger English ales, spicy and bitter hoppy flavours as well as a touch of fruit (peach, banana). I think I can also taste some caramel and roasted malt. Lovely lingering hoppy finish. A wonderfully complex beer which is highly quaffable despite a high ABV, probablyalso due to the lovely creamy, soft and smooth mouthfeel. A real pleasure, a gem, an excellent and delicious beer.