Brewed By:
Firestone Walker
Self-Defined Style:
Barrel Aged Barley Wine Abacus is a barrel aged Barley Wine. Four barrels in total were selected for the blend. The base of this year’s offering was aged in Heaven Hill bourbon barrels for 3 years! The resulting beer is strong yet extremely elegant and smooth. Big boozy bourbon and American oak aromas combined with soft chocolate malty undertones. Complex malt flavors framed in oak, with hints of dark chocolate, vanilla, tobacco, coconut and just a touch of dark cherry. This is definitely a sipping beer, best served in a brandy snifter.
Best With:
Abacus pairs well with dark chocolate and sturdy cheeses.
Special Attributes:
Big Beer (+8.0% ABV)
Special Attributes:
Imperial Style Beer
Special Attributes:
Vintage Beer (Evolves with Age) 
Comments
Abacus
Appearance:Mahogany with light tan head
Aroma:Boozy with hints of vanilla & cherries
Flavor:Vanilla,caramel,light alcohol
Mouthfeel:warming light burn with a smooth finish
Overall Impression:Fantastic. Best barleywine tasted to date.
Comments:This was my first tasting note. I just felt the need to write what I encountered when I took my first sip. WOW!