Barrel Aged

Red Brick Brick Mason #5: The Lost Years

Meet 5th release in Red Brick Brewing‘s (Atlanta, GA) Brick Mason Series – The Lost Years. The base beer is a winter warmer/ American strong ale, aged 8 months in second run Jim Beam barrels. For added flavor, the brewery added bitter Continue Reading →

Uinta’s Sea Legs Hits Shelves

Uinta’s wood barrel aged Baltic Porter, Sea Legs, is now available. Uinta describes this beer as “complex and drinkable … with chocolate and smoky malt flavors … hints of vanilla and oak. A seductive offering.” Are you ready to answer Continue Reading →

Posted in Coming Soon, Red Brick Brewing

Red Brick Brick Mason #5: The Lost Years

Meet 5th release in Red Brick Brewing‘s (Atlanta, GA) Brick Mason Series – The Lost Years. The base beer is a winter warmer/ American strong ale, aged 8 months in second run Jim Beam barrels. For added flavor, the brewery added bitter orange peel, sweet orange peel, and star anise.

Red Brick will begin blending the 72 oak barrels on Monday. Look for this beer by the end of January.

Style: American Strong Ale (w/ Bitter & Sweet Orange Peel, Barrel Aged)
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft
Arrival: Late January, 2013

8+% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Green Flash Brewing

Green Flash Sleepin’ with Shaggy: 4 Years in Brandy Barrels

Four years ago, Green Flash Brewing Co. put their barleywine Shaggy in brandy barrels. In 2013, it’s time to wake Shaggy up. Sleepin’ With Shaggy arrives January 28th.

After spending 4 years in Brandy barrels it became time to unleash the dark monster within. Thick toffee aromatics exude with dense layers of fig, molasses, caramel, and a medley of dark fruits. Sweet flavors of toffee and caramel mingle with the warming spice of vanilla, sherry-like notes, and brandy barrel oak tannin. When served above 55 degrees Fahrenheit (highly recommended) more dark fruits like plum, date, raisin, and fig are further revealed.Our CEO/Founder Mike Hinkley has enjoyed pairing this Brandy Barrel Aged Barleywine with a big stuffed “Shaggy” dog that came from the local fair carnies and therefore we now have “Sleepin with Shaggy”.

Tickets on sale here for the release.

Style: Barleywine (Barrel Aged, Brandy)
Availability: 12oz bottles
Arrival: 1/28/13

12.5% ABV 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Green Flash Brewing, Seasonal Return

Green Flash Releasing Round 2 of Barrel Aged Silva Stout

Green Flash will release the second round of  (Barrel Aged) Silva Stout on January 28th. Named for brewmaster Chuck Silva, his stout is an imperial stout aged 17 months in bourbon barrels.

Aging a minimum of 17 months in Bourbon Barrels transforms our Double Stout into a barrel-aged gem. Upon pouring, a black brew emerges with dark brown beer foam and the aromatics of dark chocolate covered bourbon cherries (if such a thing exists). The aromas carry through to the flavor, bourbon barrel enhanced stout having hints of cherry, vanilla, oak, dark chocolate, coffee, and roast barley. A full but not too heavy a body holds it all together for an elegant or even “Imperial” drinking experience. 
Those in the area of Vista, California, look for a release party from 6-9 pm on 1/28.

Style: Imperial Stout (Barrel Aged)
Availability: 12oz bottles
Arrival: 1/28/13

10.1% ABV 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Left Hand Brewing, Seasonal Return

Left Hand’s Barrel Aged Wake Up Dead Is Back

Here’s a stout worth waiting for! Left Hand will release their bi-yearly seasonal Bourbon Barrel Aged Wake Up Dead just in time for the cold winter months ahead. This beer begins as their infamous Wake Up Dead stout and is then left for dead in Colorado Whiskey Barrels to age. Warm up after a long day of shoveling snow with this 10.2% Russian Imperial Stout that features flavors like raisins, cherries, licorice, and toffee. Be sure to grab a draft or 22 oz bottle in any of the 24 states where Left Hand is distributed, and pair it with a blanket, a cup of chili, and a spot by your fireplace.Style: Russian Imperial Stout (Barrel Aged)
Availability: 22oz bottles, on tap
Arrival: January, 2013

10.2% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Beers, To Øl

To Ol Fuck Art Let’s Dance

To Ol Fuck Art Let's Dance

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, New Releases, Uinta Brewing

Uinta’s Sea Legs Hits Shelves

Uinta’s wood barrel aged Baltic Porter, Sea Legs, is now available. Uinta describes this beer as “complex and drinkable … with chocolate and smoky malt flavors … hints of vanilla and oak. A seductive offering.” Are you ready to answer the siren’s call?  Legs joins the brewery’s Crooked Line Series.

Style: Porter (Barrel Aged)
Availability: 750ml bottles Corked & Caged
Arrived: January, 2013

8% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Lazy Magnolia Brewing

Lazy Magnolia “Southern Belle” Debuts This Year

Lazy Magnolia (Kiln, MI) will be adding a partner for Southern Gentleman – Southern Belle. Belle is a perfect suitor for Gentleman, as they are cut from the same mold. Southern Gentleman is the Lazy Mag’s Southern Pecan Ale, aged in bourbon barrels. Southern Belle is created by taking Southern Pecan, and aging it in Pinot Noir barrels.  Early spring release for this pretty lady.

Style: Brown Ale (w/ Pecans, Wine Barrel Aged)
Availability: Draft only
Arrival: March, 2013

 ?? ABV

by Reid Ramsay