American Wild Ales

Posted in New Beers, Paradox Beer Company

Paradox Skully Barrel No. 33

Paradox Skully Barrel No. 33

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Beers, Paradox Beer Company

Paradox Skully Barrel No. 32

Paradox Skully Barrel No. 32

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Beers, Paradox Beer Company

Paradox Skully Barrel No. 31

Paradox Skully Barrel No. 31

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Don't Miss This, Jester King Brewery

Jester King Synthesis Analogous, Aged in Sherry Barrels

Jester King Synthesis Analogous, a new blend of farmhouse ales, releases Friday, September 18th.

The inspiration for Jester King Synthesis Analogous, comes from a few sources. Initially, how Belgian brewing legends Cantillon and Drie Fonteinen do second fermentations on some of their fruited beers. That process prompted Jester King to referment the raspberries from Atrial Rubicite to create La Vie en Rose.

Blackberries from Nocturne Chrysalis Blend #2 were refermented in a young farmhouse ale. That beer needed more time to mellow and smooth out, so it was in blended with La Vie en Rose (brewed with raspberries) and matured in Spanish sherry barrels.

We felt the nutty, caramel character from the sherry barrels would add a nice roundness to the blend over time. The ratio of the blend was 2:1 in favor of the beer refermented with blackberries from Nocturn Chrysalis. It matured in sherry barrels for over a year prior to packaging this July.

Jester King Synthesis Analogous will be available in the taproom on Friday September 18th, at 4 pm in 750 milliliter bottles.

Style: American Wild Ales (w/ Raspberries. Blackberries. Barrel Aged. Sherry)
Availability: 750ml Bottles
Release: 9/18/15

5.6% ABV, 14 IBUs

Images via Jester King

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Broken Bow Brewery, New Beers

Broken Bow Very Berry Sour

Broken Bow Very Berry Sour

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Beers, The Rare Barrel

The Rare Barrel Wise Guise

The Rare Barrel Wise Guise

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Avery Brewing, Don't Miss This

Avery Vallum Barrel-Aged Wild Grape Ale, Barrel Aged #30

Avery Vallum Barrel-Aged Wild Grape Ale will be the 30th entry into the brewery’s barrel aged series.

The 100% spontaneously fermented beer uses Cabernet Franc grapes, and Cabernet Sauvignon barrels.

Yet another 100% spontaneous fermentation! The wild yeast living on on the grape skins once again did all the heavy lifting. Now do a 12 oz curl into your favorite drinking glass. Sip. Repeat. Feel the Burn.

Avery Vallum will be a 12 ounce bottle offering. These releases are limited, with a majority sold at the brewery on release day.

Style: American Wild Ale (w/ Cabernet Franc Grape Must. Wine Aged.)
Availability: 12oz Bottles
Release: TBA

9.6% ABV

by Reid Ramsay