Aged in bourbon barrels, King Henry is a burgundy hued English-style barleywine with aromas of vanilla, oak, and dark fruit. Caramel and toffee flavors blend together with bold notes of bourbon delivered in a smooth body followed by a malty finish. (from the Goose Island web site)
This barleywine was aged in the same barrels as Bourbon County Rare Stout, giving it that bourbon-y tinge. King Henry poured a deep chocolate brown with a thin khaki-colored head. Strong tastes of plums, raisins, figs and black cherries; honey and maple and brown sugar too. Silky smooth. The 13.4% ABV provides a little heat, but not overwhelming.
Definitely not a session beer, but good for a nightcap.
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