B. United International Inc. - Xyauyu

Product Details:
Type:	Vintage Barley Wine
Alc./Vol.:	14.0%
Malts:	Pilsner malt, caramalt
Hops:	Hallertau Hernsbrucker, Spalt Select and East Kent Golding
Format:	6 * 16.9oz bottles

The Brewery:

Producer Details:
Brewery:	Birreria Baladin
Brewery Tour:	Baladin Guide
Website:	www.baladin.it

Our search for the world’s most unique beers has brought us to Piozzo, right outside of Torino, Italy. In this village of 1,000 inhabitants, directly across from the town hall, lies Le Baladin, an extremely unusual brewpub and microbrewery. “Baladin” is a French term referring to a “traveling minstrel.” The owner, Teo Musso, thought that this would be a fitting name for his brewery as the townspeople are known for moving around, especially between Italy and France. Upon visiting the brewery and meeting Teo, one finds that he is a very entertaining minstrel and has, thus, chosen the perfect name for his place.

Teo studied at some of the best small breweries throughout Europe in order to learn his craft. He has worked most closely with another eccentric B. United International supplier, Jean-Louis Dits of Brasserie a Vapeur. Like Jean-Louis, Teo loves experimentation and never works by the books.

For more information regarding Birreria Baladin and a detailed description of the brewing process visit our Birreria Baladin Guide.

Tasting Notes:

2004 Vintage Tasting Notes:
Appearance:	No head; dark red chestnut color.
Aroma:	Very stimulating, nosevein-dilatating portwine or other fortified wine aroma, with exotic woods as sandelwood & cedar, chocolate, and alcohol.
Flavor:	Vinous, similar to an exceptional vintage port. Very sweet, reminiscent of Marssala, and definitely again mild chocolate notes. Hints of oranges, preserved in brandy, sucaded fruit, slowly oxydized and exotic spices seasoned. Viscous to syrupy, explosion of body & flavours at each sip, indestructible.

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