Cure for Knowledge (Ghost 906)
Adroit Theory Brewing Company

Poured cellar cool to a wide mouthed glass. Burnt, hazy copper color with a lively off-white head that actually hangs out as a 1/4” full-cover head for a good five minutes...quirky little surprise, as most of these high ABV types just burn away in seconds. Lots of lacing from top to bottom as it’s consumed.

Very strong nose of caramel and some other spice or grassiness I can’t quite place...Maybe a different hop in this, I assume, American barleywine.

First sips are a mix of burnt caramel, a twang of hop, some leather, and the flavor that’s on the nose...more of an oaky vibe on the tongue. Alcohol is fairly hot, but not in a distracting way. It’s a beast at 13.5%.

Mouthfeel is slightly oily, but has a clean finish thanks to the hop bite and alcohol presence. Nice lingering flavor.

Very easy to drink quickly via small bursts, while “sipping” to write the profile. Taking a big, full mouthful is where it really shines though: The various bitter, sweet, burning, leathery elements have a much more dynamic interplay when there’s more in the mouth. It gets a slightly creamy texture, too. That indescribable element is reminiscent of a Medjool date, but less sweet, as if it was more peel than fruit meat.