When the weather turns chilly, one beer style that I like to turn to for a warm up is the traditional barleywine.
And one of the best to sample is from sometimes neglected and not talked of enough, Mad River Brewing.
John Barleycorn Barleywine (9.5% abv)
“Nutty caramel malt aroma, a sweet, warming full body and features hints of plum, black currant and maple. Serve in a snifter with desserts, chocolate, or sipping with a good cigar.”