Batch 038: Down to Earth from Batches Brewery is a barleywine distinguished by the use of beechwood-smoked malts. This imparts a subtle smoky character without overwhelming the palate. At 9.5% ABV, it delivers a full, warming body balanced by restrained bitterness and a dry finish.

The brewery has deliberately kept hop bitterness and residual sweetness in check, resulting in a grounded interpretation of the style. This is not a heavy, bombastic barleywine, but rather an approachable one where the smoked malt character takes centre stage.