Movie Night BA 2022

I wasn’t sure how cola and marshmallow would work in a beer, but it’s surprisingly balanced—the sea salt keeps the sweetness from going overboard. The Pineau barrels give it a soft, fruity finish that I keep coming back to.

That nine-month barrel rest really does the heavy lifting here—the Pineau Des Charentes adds this subtle grapey sweetness that plays perfectly off the marshmallow and sea salt. Poured it during a movie night and the cola notes kept me coming back for another sip.

The cola and vanilla come through beautifully after that nine-month barrel rest, but it’s the sea salt that keeps every sip balanced rather than syrupy. Poured one for a friend who hates sweet beers and even she finished the glass. Definitely a slow-sipper that pairs better with popcorn than a full