American Strong Ales

Stone Bourbon Barrel Arrogant Bastard Releases Today

Stone Bourbon Barrel Aged Arrogant Bastard has been officially released in 6-packs starting today, April 27th.

Stone Arrogant Bastard, the brewery’s American strong ale, has spent months in Kentucky bourbon barrels prior to bottling.

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Duclaw Devil’s Due, 12/17

Duclaw Brewing will release Devil’s Due, a blend of Retribution Imperial Stout (aged in bourbon), and Devil’s Milk Barleywine, on December 17th, 2014.

Devil’s Due, is a black, full-bodied, 11% abv blend of Retribution Imperial Stout & Devil’s Milk Barleywine, that Continue Reading →

Posted in Headlines, New Releases, Stone Brewing Co.

Stone Bourbon Barrel Arrogant Bastard Releases Today

Stone Bourbon Barrel Aged Arrogant Bastard has been officially released in 6-packs starting today, April 27th.

Stone Arrogant Bastard, the brewery’s American strong ale, has spent months in Kentucky bourbon barrels prior to bottling.

As so infamously communicated via its verbose bottle label, Arrogant Bastard Ale is more than the average human being can ever hope to tackle, much less appreciate. But rather than dialing it back for the masses, we’ve pumped it up for the truly Worthy, sequestering Arrogant Bastard Ale in Kentucky bourbon barrels for several months to take it to places an even smaller percentage of the general population will be able to fathom.

Stone Bourbon Barrel Aged Arrogant Bastard is billed as “ultra-limited.” Look for 12oz bottles/6-packs across all of the brewery’s markets starting April 27th. Note, some off-premise accounts may break the six packs and sell by the bottle in order to ensure more customers a taste.

Style: American Strong Ale (Barrel Aged. Bourbon.)
Availability: 12oz Bottles. Limited release.
Launch: 4/27/15

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Two Roads Brewing

Two Road Conntucky Lightnin Returns for Kentucky Derby Day

Two Roads Conntucky Lightnin’ will rejoin the brewery’s lineup on Kentucky Derby Day, May 2nd.

To create Two Roads Conntucky Lightnin’, Brewmaster Phil Markowski brews a sour mash American strong ale with corn grits, and ages it in bourbon barrels. The result is what they call – funky.

The Connecticut Yankees at Two Roads have CONNjure up this moonshine inspired bourbon-like ale. Using good ol’ USA corn grits and aged in real bourbon barrels from a famous Kentucky distillery, this unique CONNcoction includes notes of whiskey, oak and vanilla.

Two Roads Conntucky Lightnin’ is available in 750ml bottles.

Style: American Strong Ale (w/ Corn Grits. Barrel Aged. Bourbon.)
Availability: 750ml bottles. Limited release.
Return: 5/2/15

8.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Deschutes Brewing, Headlines, New Releases

Deschutes Jubel Returns To Bottles, Five Years Early

Deschutes Jubel, aka “Super Jubel” was originally intended to be a once a decade beer. The brewery laments, they couldn’t wait another five years.

Jubel last appeared in bottles in 2010. “Super Jubel” got its start after a thief stole a heavy keg of Jubelale. Not realizing how heavy the keg was, and carrying it around in the cold Oregon winter, the thief abandoned it to freeze. What poured off was a more concentrated version Jubelale, prompting the brewing team to replicate the stronger offering. Not before aging it in pinot noir barrels.

Jubel 2015 is a multi-dimensional brew with a bigger, fuller take on the flavors found in Jubelale.

The 2015 edition is 50% aged in wine barrels, and new Oregon oak.

Deschutes Jubel will be available in 22oz bottles and draft across their distribution market in February, 2015, in limited quantities.

Style: American Strong Ale (Barrel Aged. Wine Barrel Aged. Special Oregon Cask.)
Hops: Millennium, Nugget, Cascade, Willamette, US Tettnang, East Kent Goldings.
Malt: Pale, Special B, Crystal, Roasted Barley, Flaked Barley

Availability: 22oz Bottles, wax capped. Draft. Limited Release.
Return: February 6th, 2015

11% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Headlines, Ommegang

Ommegang Combines Coffee & Chocolate in “Jommegang”

Shortly after Ommegang launches their new Game of Thrones offering Three-Eyed Raven, Ommegang will release a new coffee offering, Joemmegang.

Ommegang Joemmegang blends flavors of coffee, chocolate and beer together in a bold new offering.

Cold-aged with a custom mixture of cocoa nibs, 1/3 espresso blend, 1/3 sumatra and 1/3 Papua New Guinea beans. Mahogany hue with red hightlights and creamy tan head. Aroma dominated by cold-brewed coffee, milk chocolate and caramel – rounded out with aromatic hints of fruit and figs. Taste is of sweet malts and smooth, rich coffee and chocolate. Pleasantly fruity notes from both the yeast and coffee beans.

Ommegang Joemmegang is on the brewery’s release calendar for May, 2015. To be available in 750ml bottles.

Style: American Strong Ale (w/ Coffee, Cocoa Nibs)
Availability: 750ml bottles, Corked & Caged
Release: May, 2015 (Estimated)

7.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Abita Brewing, Coming Soon, Headlines

Abita Bourbon Street Maple Pecan to Join Bourbon Street Series

Abita Brewing has launched a new big bottle seres with Bourbon Street Imperial Stout. Macchiato Espresso Milk Stout just hit shelves. Up next, Bourbon Street Maple Pecan.

Abita Bourbon Street Maple Pecan features the mix of bourbon barrels, with flavors of maple syrup and pecan.

Maple Pecan will be available in 22oz bottles. Details available closer to launch.

Style: American Strong Ale (w/ Maple Syrup, Pecans. Barrel Aged. Bourbon)
Availability: 22oz Bottles, Draft. Limited Release.
Release: TBA

8.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, The Bruery

The Bruery Chronology:6 Released to Reserve Society Members

The Bruery Chronology:6 is now available to Reserve Society members. This particular offering kicks off a series of barrel aged offerings.

Chronology:6 is a bourbon barrel aged ale, aged six months in barrels. A new chronology will be released at six month intervals in order to show how time in the barrels change the beer flavor.

Bottles are $21.25 each, with a two bottle limit. Available now until 1/24/15.

Style: American Strong Ale (Barrel Aged. Bourbon)
Availability: 750ml bottles. Reserve Society only.
Released: January, 2015

16.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Duclaw Brewing, New Releases

Duclaw Devil’s Due, 12/17

Duclaw Brewing will release Devil’s Due, a blend of Retribution Imperial Stout (aged in bourbon), and Devil’s Milk Barleywine, on December 17th, 2014.

Devil’s Due, is a black, full-bodied, 11% abv blend of Retribution Imperial Stout & Devil’s Milk Barleywine, that seduces your palate with a swirl of dark chocolate, coffee, smoky malt, charred oak, vanilla, and caramelized sugar. But remember, when you dance with the Devil a price will be paid.

Duclaw Devil’s Due will release alongside X-8, and Anti-Venom 4.

Style: American Strong Ale
Availability:
Arrival: 12/17/14

11% ABV

by Reid Ramsay