Same base recipe, different barrel, new personality. Hagger Pink is the more fruity sister to Hagger Blue.
Expert description of Bevog Hagger Blend 1019 Pink 2019
Hagger Blend 1019 Pink 2019 is an exclusive, sophisticated barley wine from Bevog, offering a unique combination of tradition and innovation. This blended beauty at 33cl is created by uniting batches matured in selected barrels, giving a beer with a complex, nuanced flavour profile - notes of caramel, dried fruit and a subtle sweetness that elegantly melds with fresh, fruity nuances.
Bevog Brewery is known for experimenting with blends from the same base recipe under different colour codes, and the Pink release differs from the Blue release with a more fruity, lightly spiced character.
Tasting Notes
Aroma
Caramel and dried fruit, with fresh, fruity nuances and a hint of spice.
Taste
Pleasant warmth with hints of oak, vanilla and spice, balanced by a subtle sweetness.
Finish
Long and nuanced, with lingering fruitiness and a winey character.
Specifications
Name: Hagger Blend 1019 Pink 2019
Brewery: Bevog Brewery
Country/Region: Austria
Beer style: Barley Wine (Barrel Aged)
ABV: 12.2%
Size: 33 CL
Serving suggestion: 12-14°C in a wide snifter glass
Flavour Profile
Fruity · Barrel-aged · Spiced · Warm
Did You Know?
Although Hagger Blue and Pink share the same base brew, the different barrel-ageing journeys give them each their own personality - a good example of how much barrel choice matters for the final result.
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