Barleywines

Hangar 24 Releases Barrel Roll #4 Today

A new Barrel Roll springs forth today from Hangar 24 Craft Brewery (Redlands, CA). Hammerhead, an American-style barleywine (hoppier than the English versions) aged in rye whiskey and bourbon barrels.  Each release in the series is named for a plane Continue Reading →

Duclaw Bourbon Barrel Devil’s Milk Returns

DuClaw’s delicious Bourbon Barrel Devil’s Milk makes its way back on tap at 11 am on February 14th 2013 (excluding BWI location). Sounds like a great Valentine’s Day date to me!

“Our most popular seasonal beer ever, Devil’s Milk Barleywine, aged Continue Reading →

Posted in Hangar 24, New Releases

Hangar 24 Releases Barrel Roll #4 Today

Hangar 24 Barrel Roll Hammerhead

A new Barrel Roll springs forth today from Hangar 24 Craft Brewery (Redlands, CA). Hammerhead, an American-style barleywine (hoppier than the English versions) aged in rye whiskey and bourbon barrels.  Each release in the series is named for a plane aerobatic maneuver. A hammerhead is when you climb straight vertical and essentially stall the plane so it is sitting still in the air (nose up).

In the end, the pilot makes the plane to tip over like it is hinged on one of it’s wingtips, and pointed straight down. (See image below.)

Spicy aromas spill from the glass: rich caramel, citrusy hops, bourbon and oak. Layered flavors of toffee, vanilla, brown sugar, spice and rye whiskey lead to a warm and slightly bitter finish. This is a strong ale, meant to be sipped, savored and enjoyed.

Style: Barleywine (Barrel Aged)
Availability: 750ml bottles, Limited Draft

13.8% ABV, 83 IBU

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Lost Abbey

Goodbye Pope, Hello Lost Abbey Sede Vacante

In celebration of the Papal Vacancy The Lost Abbey has a new creation to launch. Sede Vacante Ale (Latin for vacant seat) is a blend of barleywine aged in cognac barrels and Angel’s Share aged in brandy barrels. The creation of the beer is veiled in complete secrecy with the recipe being burned upon completion.

“It’s not very often we get to fete the arrival of a new Pontiff. We felt this was an exceptional event worthy of a new release from our Lost Abbey Barrel Program.” 

This will be an extremely rare release with an estimated 100 cases available. Starting March 23rd at 10am bottles will be available at the brewery on a first-come-first-served basis at $35 per 750 mL bottle.

Style: Barleywine (Barrel Aged)
Arrival: March 23, 2013
Availability: 750 mL bottles

15% ABV 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Flying Dog Brewing, New Releases

Barrel Aged Horn Dog is On Its Way

What are you doing Tuesday March 26th? The correct answer should be heading to Flying Dog to grab one of 300 bottles of Barrel-Aged Horn Dog. This is the 2011 vintage of their Barleywine aged for over a year in oak port wine barrels from local vineyard Elk Run. They will be open from 10am-6pm. When it’s gone, it’s gone.

Style: Barleywine (Barrel Aged, Port Wine)
Availability: Only 300, 750mL bottles
Arrival: Marth 26th 2013

?? ABV 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Duclaw Brewing, Seasonal Return

Duclaw Bourbon Barrel Devil’s Milk Returns

DuClaw’s delicious Bourbon Barrel Devil’s Milk makes its way back on tap at 11 am on February 14th 2013 (excluding BWI location). Sounds like a great Valentine’s Day date to me!

“Our most popular seasonal beer ever, Devil’s Milk Barleywine, aged in a Heaven Hills bourbon barrel to add notes of vanilla, caramelized sugar and charred oak to the beer’s sensual fruit esters, mighty malt backbone and demonic hop presence.”

Whether you’re spending the ‘holiday’ with your lover or spending it alone, we can all agree that Bourbon Barrel Devil’s Milk is a great addition to the day. At 10.6% ABV this beer can help you forget your loneliness or maybe assist in some sexy time? The choice is yours.

Style: Barleywine (aged in Bourbon Barrels)
Availability: on tap only
Arrival: February 2013

10.6% ABV 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in 21st Amendment Brewing, Coming Soon

21st Amendment Preps Lower Da Boom in Cans

Pop Quiz. How many barleywines in a can you name? Add another to your list. Previously only available on draft, 21st Amendment (San Fran) plans for a 2013 release of Boom.

Deep, mahogany color, rich malt candied, rock sugar flavors with sweet burnt currant and fig aromas. It’s strong alcohol content is tempered by a clean bitterness and complex flavors. This Barley Wine is named for Cornelius de Boom, the San Francisco Belgian Consulate General (1850 to 1851) and surprisingly the name of the alley along-side the 21st Amendment on 2nd Street.

Style: Barleywine
Availability: Draft (Now), Cans (soon)

10.5% ABV

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Midnight Sun Brewing, New Beers

Midnight Sun Barrel Aged Arctic Devil Barleywine

Midnight Sun Arctic Devil Barleywine

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Sierra Nevada

The Wait Is Over. Sierra Nevada Barrel Aged Bigfoot Arrives

It is here. Sierra Nevada’s Barrel Aged Bigfoot Barleywine Style Ale. The buzz around this beer has been mounting for months now. Over a beer with Sierra Nevada brewer Terrance Sullivan last  year, he made the barrel aged plans known to Beer Street Journal. We’ve been drooling ever since. 2013 Bigfoot joins the fray.

Our Bigfoot Barleywine is a craft beer legend. Each winter, this beast of a beer appears and wreaks havoc on unsuspecting palates with its intense bittersweet flavors. This year–in honor of the 30th Anniversary of this style-bending brew– we’re releasing a very special version of this cult classic: Aged in oak whiskey casks for nearly two years, this barrel-aged Bigfoot is incredibly complex. The assault of resinous hops has mellowed, and the influence of the wood has shifted focus toward the malt–with rich burnt-sugar flavors and notes of vanilla, toasted coconut, and raisins. Grab this elusive beast while you can, because it won’t be around for long. 

Style: Barleywine (Barrel Aged)
Availability: 750 ml bottles, Corked & Caged.

12.2% ABV

by Reid Ramsay