Legacy Ale = 8/10
I found this years version a little hot and syrupy. It was still quite nice, but it had big expectations placed upon it. The alcohol warmth and apricot sweetness became apparent as soon as I removed the cap. Sweetness was a major flavour of this barley wine; lots of peaches, apricots and marshmallow. The booziness and mild earthy hops tried their best to temper the syrup. Still, it was a tasty barley wine that is ready to drink now. I'm looking forward to seeing if the alcohol calms down in about six months.
Taste +4
Aftertaste +1
Alcohol Content +1 10.3%
Value +1
Appearance +1
Glassware: Chalice or tulip
Food Pairings: The dish would have to be big, rich and fatty. How about duck pate? Desert might be nice. I'm thinking apricot upside down cake. As for a cheese, a blue would be bold enough to stand up to this warming beer. It might pair well with a quality feta; the salty feta would be a good contrast to this sweet beer.
Cellar: Might be worth the effort. The malts are pretty thin, but if the alcohol fades....
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