{"product_id":"wold-top-brewery-swell","title":"Swell","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSwell — Barrel-Aged Barley Wine — Wold Top Brewery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwell\u003c\/strong\u003e is a true gem for lovers of barrel-aged beers, crafted by \u003cstrong\u003eWold Top Brewery\u003c\/strong\u003e, a craft brewery from Yorkshire (England). This \u003cstrong\u003eBarley Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e11 months in barrels: whisky, Pedro Ximénez, and bourbon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwell spent \u003cstrong\u003e11 months\u003c\/strong\u003e in a selection of barrels from the \u003cstrong\u003eSpirit of Yorkshire Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it absorbed the nuances of \u003cstrong\u003ewhisky\u003c\/strong\u003e (one of the barrels was from \u003cstrong\u003ePedro Ximénez\u003c\/strong\u003e), \u003cstrong\u003ered wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ebourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel-Aged Barley Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 months in Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery barrels (whisky, Pedro Ximénez, bourbon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, fruity, intense, layered\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e High fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–14°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended glass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snifter or cognac glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wold Top Brewery — Yorkshire, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSensory profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, it is complex and layered: \u003cstrong\u003eripe fruit, caramel, vanilla, and whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Swell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e11 months in barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e — time as an ingredient: no shortcuts, just patience and quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePedro Ximénez + whisky + bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e — three barrels, three characters, a unique blend: the complexity that only multiple aging can provide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpirit of Yorkshire Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e — the barrels from the local distillery: an authentic territorial bond between Yorkshire beer and whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo be savored slowly\u003c\/strong\u003e — in front of a lit fireplace: Swell is not a beer to drink quickly, it is a beer to experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged blue cheeses (stilton, gorgonzola), dark chocolate, caramel desserts, and dried fruit, cigars. Perfect as a meditation or collector's beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Swell online at Maltese.beer\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast shipping in 24-48h throughout Italy. Yorkshire Barley Wine: 11 months in barrels, whisky, Pedro Ximénez, bourbon. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/wold-top-brewery\"\u003eDiscover all Wold Top beers →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wold Top Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Bottiglia 33 cl","offer_id":43729632821423,"sku":"11210","price":8.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/0757\/6495\/files\/woldtop_swell.webp?v=1771319549","url":"https:\/\/maltese.beer\/en\/products\/wold-top-brewery-swell","provider":"Maltese","version":"1.0","type":"link"}