Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel Solstice D'hiver (Winter Solstice)

American Barley Wine
Montréal, Quebec, Canada

http://www.dieuduciel.com

88
out of 100
RELEASEABVIBU's
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Backbone: ?

Celery Salt, Earl Grey Tea, Malt Vinegar, Cat Pee, Sherry, Sweat

Sugared Pink Grapefruit, Honey, Cherry Juice, Sage, Lemon Balm, Almond Butter, Chamomile, Lemon Marmalade

$6 | 1x 11.5oz bottle

Tart, sugary and a smidgen ammonia like in bouquet, this ale is intensely citric and clawing upon first sip. Treacle toffee bitterness and a raw capsaicin heat provide solid structure on the mid palate before the ale waves a surprisingly soothing elixir smooth goodbye. This will hold most appeal for those with a palate preconditioned or tempered by more approachable barley wines.