Swell

Swell — Barrel-Aged Barley Wine — Wold Top Brewery

Swell is a true gem for lovers of barrel-aged beers, crafted by Wold Top Brewery, a craft brewery from Yorkshire (England). This Barley Wine has been meticulously produced for aging, with a recipe developed to harmoniously blend with the aromas of the barrels. Rich and fruity, Swell is an explosion of intense and layered flavors.

11 months in barrels: whisky, Pedro Ximénez, and bourbon

Swell spent 11 months in a selection of barrels from the Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery, where it absorbed the nuances of whisky (one of the barrels was from Pedro Ximénez), red wine, and bourbon. Three different types of barrels, three different characters that merge into a complex and unique blend. The Pedro Ximénez — the quintessential Andalusian sweet wine — adds notes of raisin, dried fig, and caramel that intertwine with the whisky from Yorkshire.

Technical sheet

• Style: Barrel-Aged Barley Wine
• Aging: 11 months in Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery barrels (whisky, Pedro Ximénez, bourbon)
• Profile: Rich, fruity, intense, layered
• Fermentation: High fermentation
• Serving temperature: 12–14°C
• Recommended glass: Snifter or cognac glass
• Producer: Wold Top Brewery — Yorkshire, England

Sensory profile

On the nose, it is complex and layered: ripe fruit, caramel, vanilla, and whisky intertwine with notes of Pedro Ximénez (raisin, dried fig) and bourbon (vanilla, sweet wood). On the palate, it is rich and enveloping, with a complexity that unfolds slowly sip by sip. As the Barley Wine style suggests, Swell is more than just a beer: the two additional ingredients — wood and time — have left an indelible mark.

Why choose Swell

• 11 months in barrels — time as an ingredient: no shortcuts, just patience and quality
• Pedro Ximénez + whisky + bourbon — three barrels, three characters, a unique blend: the complexity that only multiple aging can provide
• Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery — the barrels from the local distillery: an authentic territorial bond between Yorkshire beer and whisky
• To be savored slowly — in front of a lit fireplace: Swell is not a beer to drink quickly, it is a beer to experience

Recommended pairings

Aged blue cheeses (stilton, gorgonzola), dark chocolate, caramel desserts, and dried fruit, cigars. Perfect as a meditation or collector's beer.

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