Siren: A Road Less Travelled

A Road Less Travelled Cranachan is a complex and elegant barley wine, the result of a collaboration with Fierce Beer. This edition combines fruit, chocolate, and aged wood notes, offering an intense and sophisticated sensory journey. Aged for 30 months in Heaven Hill Bourbon and Speyside Single Malt Whisky barrels, this craft beer stands out for its deep red color and its rich, enveloping aromatic profile. Ideal for those seeking unique, highly complex beer experiences.

Characteristics:

Style: Scotch ale

Alcohol by Volume: 11.5% ABV

Serving Temperature: 10 – 14 °C

Color (EBC): Deep intense red (≈ 60 – 80 EBC)

Bitterness (IBU): Low to moderate (≈ 20 – 30 IBU), focusing on sweetness and body

Character, Flavor, Aromas:

Aromas of dark chocolate, red fruits, and vanilla, with nuances of bourbon and Scotch whisky barrels. On the palate, it offers a deep sweetness and a robust body, with layers of ripe red fruits, cocoa, and a hint of oak and spices from the barrel aging. Long, warm, and enveloping finish.

Food Pairing:

Perfect with intense chocolate desserts, red fruit tarts, aged cheeses, or even as an accompaniment to a quality whisky. It also pairs well with game dishes or winter stews.

A highly complex, rich, and enveloping barrel-aged barley wine, designed for those who appreciate intensity and depth of flavor.