The very first vintage of Thomas Hardy’s Ale dates back to 1968 and was inspired by the classic 19th century English Barley Wines. It was aged in oak barrels. Thomas Hardy’s Ale “The Historical” is a tribute to this time-honoured tradition. This project has been released in a Limited Edition with the goal of placing Thomas Hardy’s Ale in wooden barrels and adopting ageing techniques that may change every year. The 2024 edition of Thomas Hardy’s Ale “The Historical” was aged with French oak wood, which releases its typical roasted and spicy notes, rounding up the warm and sweet aromas of Thomas Hardy’s Ale.