Barrel Aged

Goose Island Sofie Paradisi

Goose Island’s (Chicago, IL) specialty series includes Sofie, a farmhouse ale aged in wine barrels with orange peel. A new spin on Sofie is now available, Sofie Paradisi, with a fruit change- grapefruit.

The change in fruit offers a brighter citrus Continue Reading →

More Cowbell. Bourbon Cowbell in a Can

Sun King Brewery’s King’s Reserve Series puts bourbon barrel beer in a can, a place it doesn’t usually go. (Or at least hasn’t much in the past.) That’s where Bourbon Barrel Cowbell comes in.

The cans are the Alumitek still pint Continue Reading →

Posted in Karbach Brewing Co, New Beers

Karbach Brewing Roll in the Hay

Karbach Brewing Roll in the Hay

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Goose Island Brewing, New Releases

Goose Island Sofie Paradisi

Goose Island’s (Chicago, IL) specialty series includes Sofie, a farmhouse ale aged in wine barrels with orange peel. A new spin on Sofie is now available, Sofie Paradisi, with a fruit change- grapefruit.

The change in fruit offers a brighter citrus nose and a distinctly tart finish along with the slight bittersweet characteristics common to grapefruit.

Style: Farmhouse Ale (w/ Grapefruit, Barrel Aged. Wine )
Hops: Amarillo
Malts:  Torrified Wheat, Pilsner
Availability: Draft only

6.7% ABV 

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Sun King Brewing

More Cowbell. Bourbon Cowbell in a Can

Sun King Brewery’s King’s Reserve Series puts bourbon barrel beer in a can, a place it doesn’t usually go. (Or at least hasn’t much in the past.) That’s where Bourbon Barrel Cowbell comes in.

The cans are the Alumitek still pint cans with the resealable top. The beer? A porter aged in Kentucky’s finest.

We aged this porter in Kentucky’s finest bourbon barrels to balance the roast and cocoa malt flavors with creamy vanilla and the delicious flavors of bourbon.

Style: Porter (Barrel Aged)
Availability: 16oz Cans
Arrival: TBA

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Beers, To Øl

To Ol Cognac Liquid Confidential

To Ol Cognac Liquid Confidential

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Beers, To Øl

To Ol Wine Barrel Aged Liquid Confidential

To Ol Liquid Confidential Wine Barrel

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Beers, To Øl

To OL Black Maria Aged in Chardonnay

To OL Black Maria

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Beers, To Øl

To OL By Udder Means Milk Stout in Muscatel Barrels

To OL By Udder Means Milk Stout Muscatel Barrels

by Reid Ramsay