In 2011, Stone Brewing will be throwing a curve ball. 2 of the brewery’s popular released will be Belgian-ized going “Belgo”. Stone calls the program “Odd Beers for Odd Years”. The stone Russian Imperial Stout and Old Guardian Barleywine will undertake this transformation.
From the Stone Blog: Starting in 2011, we’re kicking-off a program we’ve dubbed “Odd Beers for Odd Years.” Translation: in odd numbered years (2011, 2013, 2015, etc…) we’ll be releasing new variations on Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine and Stone Imperial Russian Stout in place of the classic version. A radical redirection for two reliably wonderful beers, we know, but we think you’ll be pleased with the results.
2012 will bring the regular editions back of course, only to have Belgian style counterparts in 2013. Read on for the full blog post.
This barleywine release from Mad River Brewing ( Blue Lake, CA) is easily one of my favorite barleywines I have ever had. The flavor profile is more like an English style barleywine, sweet malts, nutty, muted hop profile. Following precedent, Continue Reading →
Just tapped at Taco Mac Metropolis is Founder’s Nemesis 2010. It’s a different beer every year, brewed once.
Style: American Barleywine
Taste Expectations: Smell is alcohol and hops. Taste is complex, while not being heavy. The alcohol shines for sure, but not Continue Reading →
Nemesis 2010 is here! Arriving today is Founder’s Brewing’s coveted 1 time annual brew. Nemesis is different every year. Last year’s nemesis was a maple bourbon barrel aged wheatwine. This year is a big barleywine.
In 2011, Stone Brewing will be throwing a curve ball. 2 of the brewery’s popular released will be Belgian-ized going “Belgo”. Stone calls the program “Odd Beers for Odd Years”. The stone Russian Imperial Stout and Old Guardian Barleywine will undertake this transformation.
