Mikkeller / Three Floyds Boogoop

Growler time! And what better way to start than with 2 whole litres of a barleywine that clocks in at 10.4%?

That's 16.4 standard drinks right there, so even with a couple of people, depending on the character this could well have been a struggle. That it vanished with no trouble other than a lingering feeling of sorrow was a very good sign.

Pours beautifully this, attractive orange colour and a creamy lasting head that roils and furls. Aroma presents big hops, backing malt and various fruits, all really well balanced and enticing. Full marks for presentation.. this is mouthwatering.

Lovely mouthfeel to this, it's as heavy as befitting a beer of this girth but easy drinking too, warms the throat without bashing you about with its alcohol at any point. Notes of orange fruit and malts start the profile, followed by a wash of bitterness. All really top drawer stuff, very classy.

In short, bloody delicious. Just wish there was more.. 9.5