This is supposed to be a hoppy barleywine. It really tastes like a WCIPA. Has a medium malt backbone that is caramel/toffee and very sweet. Hoppy side, which is strong, has some citrus that is mainly orange with light grapefruit. Then add in some light+ pine. Overall it is one of the better WC IPA style beers I’ve had in a while. Has a strong sweet & bitter flavor combo going on. The problem is I was expecting a barleywine. I’m rating a 3.9. If it was an IPA it would be a 4.2 easy. I don’t like that they sucked me in looking one way but satisfying me in another way. It was damn good tho.

This has a slightly burnt rice smell and taste. Has a very light grassy and floral hoppy taste that has a touch of fruit to it. Overall a different beer especially for a rice lager. I really liked it.