Barleywines

Swamp Head Preps Barrel Aged Roosevelt

We’ve been expecting this one, especially because Cigar City is working on a barrel aged edition of “Church on a Hill.” Quick flashback: Swamp Head and Cigar City each brewed a barleywine. Cigar City’s was an English style barleywine dubbed Continue Reading →

Founders To Celebrate 15 Years With Bolt Cutter

Founders Brewing was founded 15 years ago by Mike Stevens and Dave Engbers. The duo both had non-beer, business, and undoubtedly boring jobs.  Beer was their calling.  After nearly going bankrupt making some “unremarkable” beers, they decided to make beer for Continue Reading →

Posted in Coming Soon, Swamp Head Brewery

Swamp Head Preps Barrel Aged Roosevelt

We’ve been expecting this one, especially because Cigar City is working on a barrel aged edition of “Church on a Hill.” Quick flashback: Swamp Head and Cigar City each brewed a barleywine. Cigar City’s was an English style barleywine dubbed Churchill (until his estate shut that down.)  It was then named to Church on a Hill.

Swamp Head brewed an American barleywine, dubbed Roosevelt.  A little while later, we learned of Cognac Barrel Aged Church on a Hill. It is only natural that Roosevelt would spend some time in barrels too. 20 year old Pappy Van Winkle barrels to be exact.

Competition has been shown to be useful up to a certain point and further, but cooperation, which is the thing we must strive for today, begins where competition leaves off.  FDR

Style: American Barleywine (w/ Pecans, Barrel Aged)
Availability: 750 ml bottles
Arrival: TBA (When it’s ready to come out of the barrels)

?? ABV

Read more: Swamp Head

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Founders Brewing

Founders To Celebrate 15 Years With Bolt Cutter

Founders Bolt Cutter Barleywine

Founders Brewing was founded 15 years ago by Mike Stevens and Dave Engbers. The duo both had non-beer, business, and undoubtedly boring jobs.  Beer was their calling.  After nearly going bankrupt making some “unremarkable” beers, they decided to make beer for themselves. Basically, what they want to drink – not everyone else.

They’ve come a long way in 15 years! In 2012, a few of their beers are ranked among the best on planet earth.  RateBeer.com ranks Founders #2 in the world. Not bad right?  In true beer fashion, the brewery is planning a special anniversary release.  That’s Bolt Cutter pictured above. I don’t know about you, but I’m going to go ahead and assume the name is an allusion to “cutting the chain” on ordinary beer.  It’s a big one too – 15%.  That’s puts some limitations on what states Founders can ship it to.  (I’m looking at you Georgia.)

Style: Barleywine
Availability: 750ml bottles
Arrival: TBA

15% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Hoppin' Frog Brewing, New Releases, Seasonal Return

Hoppin’ Frog Releasing Another Round Of Barrel Aged Naked Evil

Straight from Hoppin Frog – another round of Barrel Aged Naked Evil BBW. Arrives June 21, 2012.

Hoppin’ Frog Brewery will be releasing the second wave of Barrel Aged Naked Evil Belgian Barley Wine on THURSDAY, June 21. After winning in the popular Barrel-Aged Strong Ale category at the GABF last year, beating 115 entries and receiving the Bronze Medal, we just had to make more over the winter. Now, we just tasted the barrels, and they are ready!Hoppin’ Frog will be open THURSDAY, June 21, from 10:00am until 5:00pm, and Barrel Aged Naked Evil BBW will be available on a first-come, first served basis. We will also be open Friday, from 10:00am to 5:00pm and Saturday, from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 pm, too. Price is $18.99 per bottle, same as last year. Maximum 3 case limit per customer, and a 10% discount is available on mixed cases of 12.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Alpine Beer Company

Alpine: More Barrel Aged Black Odin’s Raven, Good, Great & More

Alpine Beer Co announced today that more Barrel Agd Black Odin’s Raven is available at the brewery.

From out of a black hole, miraculously escaping and arriving in exquisite condition, we are pleased to announce the re-release of “Barrel Aged Odin’s Raven” in 22 oz. bottles. This batch is 100% barrel aged, not blended, and has a more pronounced bourbon influence. Bottle limits of 4 in the brewery and no samples available there. As soon as we run out of “Token” in the pub we will put some “Barrel Aged Odin’s Raven” on for samples and tulips. We will run out of “Token” today, sometime.

Some other beers to be aware of – 

Friday June 1st –  “Bad Boy” will be available for growlers and pints at the pub.

Another newbie: “New Millenium.”  Pale ale, 5% ABV.  We dry hop this light pale ale with Millennium and Galaxy hops for an out of this world flavor and aroma experience.

On deck –  “Good” barleywine.   Some “Good” is going into bourbon barrels.  Next year, you’ll see it as – “Great.”

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Appalachian Brewing, New Beers

Appalachian Broad Street Barleywine Ale

Appalachian Broad Street Barleywine Ale

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Beers, Noble Ale Works

Noble Ale Works Crusade Barleywine

Noble Ale Works Crusade Barleywine

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, New Releases, White Birch Brewing

White Birch Launches New Series: Small Batch Ale

White Birch Brewing (Hooksett, NH) just launched a new beer & new series last evening.  The Small Batch Series will feature creative brews based on the vision of the brewmasters.  First up: Ben’s Sour Rye Wine Ale.

The first in our Small Batch Ale series was brewed by our Brewery Assistant Benjamin Martin. Ben’s Sour Rye Wine Ale is a copper colored, full bodied barley with a tart aroma. Flavors of fig and a little barnyard are complimented by a spicy rye bite. Combining tart, spicy and sweet, this wild rye wine is a treat to the adventurous palate.

Style:  Barleywine
Availability: 22oz bombers
Released: April, 2012

11% ABV

 

by Reid Ramsay