If tawny port had a cousin, it would be Arcadia Cereal Killer barleywine ale.

Brewed with authenticity, Cereal Killer pours deep reddish brown, releasing enticing aromas of raisin, fruitcake, and toffee as its creamy tan head rises in the glass. Dreams of Victorian London float through the flavor, where malt, golden syrup, and subtle tangerine please the palate before warm alcohol leads into a bittersweet finish. Arcadia Ales couldn’t be more right in their description of this barleywine as a full-bodied, remarkably complex and palate-pleasing beer.

Allowed to age for up to five years or more in your cellar, Cereal Killer will develop nutty, sherry-like flavors as its bitterness mellows and the essence of dark stone fruits come to the forefront.

Photography by Jason Bartis

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Glassware & Serving Temperature: Serve in a snifter at 50-55 F.

Beer Style: Barleywine
ABV: 10.0%
Brewery: Arcadia Ales | Battle Creek, MI

Suggested Food Pairings: The sweet caramel and fruit flavors of Cereal Killer complement the saltiness of creamy gorgonzola, oven barbecued spare ribs, and desserts like our Mini Barleywine Malt Cakes, where barleywine shines as a key ingredient.

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