Seabright Bourbon Barrel Leroy

Formerly brewed at Seabright Brewery
Style: Barley Wine
Santa Cruz, California USA

#927

On Tap at the Goose Island Wriglyville Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beers November 4th, 2006.

Clear amber thin white head good lacing. Nose is sweet and sugary and some yeast. Taste is very sweet vanilla and oak. Good.

You know you’re at a fun festival when one of the lighter offerings is a 9.8% barleywine. It poured a light caramel color with a pale yellow-brown head. The nose was sweet toffee, soft nuts, a bit of alcohol, and an understated Bourbon presence. These blend together smoothly in the flavor, merging with sweet apples and a touch of smoke. Very drinkable and a pleasant surprise.

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