Weyerbacher Brewing (Easton, PA) will soon release a new batch of Blasphemy, a Belgian-style quadrupel aged in bourbon. Corked & caged bottles, befitting of a big 11.8% beer.
Is Cigar City Brewing gearing up for another Barrel Aged Hunahpu release day? Looks that way. Last year on 9/24/11, the Tampa based brewery released 3 barrel aged variations of the highly touted imperial stout: Whiskey, Bourbon, and Rum. Continue Reading →
The above is a new variation on a Sierra Nevada beer mentioned before – Knock On Wood. The first edition, is a stout, aged in bourbon, with cocoa & chili pepper. This 2nd edition: Wood-Aged Hellraiser: Knock On Wood. It’s Continue Reading →
A preview of a new collaboration brew between De Struise & Rio Brewing & Co. The beer is slated to be bottled this month.
This ale was brewed back in 2008, and in collaboration with brew master Rychei Sugawa San from Continue Reading →
Stone Brewing Co is adding Punishment to the Quingenti Millitre lineup. Punishment is barrel aged Double Bastard Ale, mixed with chilies, and aged in whiskey. There is a counterpart (Crime), another chili laden, barrel aged strong ale counterpart. Greg Koch tells the story on Continue Reading →
Stone Brewing Co is adding Crime to the Quingenti Millitre lineup. Crime is a mix various hoppy Stone brews, mixed with chilies, and aged in whiskey. There is a counterpart (Punishment) that goes along with it’s partner in Crime. Continue Reading →
Weyerbacher Brewing (Easton, PA) will soon release a new batch of Blasphemy, a Belgian-style quadrupel aged in bourbon. Corked & caged bottles, befitting of a big 11.8% beer.
Is Cigar City Brewing gearing up for another Barrel Aged Hunahpu release day? Looks that way. Last year on 9/24/11, the Tampa based brewery released 3 barrel aged variations of the highly touted imperial stout: Whiskey, Bourbon, and Rum. A new one has surfaced – Brandy Barrel Aged Hunahpu.
Stout aged on Peruvian cacao nibs, ancho and pasilla chilies, cinnamon, and Madagascar vanilla beans. Aged in brandy barrels. Bottled in 2012.
Style: Imperial Stout(w/ Cinnamon, Vanilla beans, Chili Peppers, Cacao Nibs, Barrel Aged)
Availability: 750 ml bottles
Arrival: TBA
11% ABV
The above is a new variation on a Sierra Nevada beer mentioned before – Knock On Wood. The first edition, is a stout, aged in bourbon, with cocoa & chili pepper. This 2nd edition: Wood-Aged Hellraiser: Knock On Wood. It’s 5% Porter, 95% Ale aged in bourbon. Same abv, no mention of chiles, cocoa, or the like.
Style: (Barrel Aged)
Availability: Draft only, as of 5/6/12
9.2% ABV
A preview of a new collaboration brew between De Struise & Rio Brewing & Co. The beer is slated to be bottled this month.
This ale was brewed back in 2008, and in collaboration with brew master Rychei Sugawa San from Rio Brewing & Co. Our goal was to brew a Belgian dark golden blond quadrupel with an enormous potential of aromas and flavors, and added complexity due to oak barrel aging. Bourbon barels from Kentucky were chosen due to their very special soft roast quality and noble vanilla flavors. Year upon year, different quality controls were executed, and we finally decided to bottle condition this very special ale in May 2012. Another three moths of cold maturing was done at the brewery, so we could be sure about the absolute quality before releasing to our customers.
Style: Quadrupel (Barrel Aged)
Availability: 75 cl bottles (750 ml)
Arrival: Summer, 2012. U.S. release unknown
10.5% ABV
Stone Brewing Co is adding Punishment to the Quingenti Millitre lineup. Punishment is barrel aged Double Bastard Ale, mixed with chilies, and aged in whiskey. There is a counterpart (Crime), another chili laden, barrel aged strong ale counterpart. Greg Koch tells the story on the label…
Greg here with a short word. Question actually. Maybe even a riddle.
As in, Q: “What do you call it when Greg takes his harvest bounty of chili pepper varieties from his own personal garden and/or Stone Farms, and adds them to… and thus ruins
… and otherwise beautiful barrel aged blend of Arrogant Bastard Ale, OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale, and Double Bastard Ale (AKA Lucky Basartd Ale)?
A: “A Crime!”
Q: ” What do you call it when you take a sip of Barrel Aged Double Bastard Ale that’s had an equal share of the bounty of chili peppers unceremoniously added in, resulting in a punishingly intense level of hot pepper heat to an already overly intense beer?”
A: “Punishment.”
And there you ahve it. As with many riddles boys and girls, this one carries a cautionary tale. Yes, I could have written it out Brothers Grimm style, but we don’t have time fo fairy tales. You got two riddles and a warning, and that’s all. Unless you’ve actually managed to procure one of these ultra rarities in which case you’ll get Crime and Punishment. Not to mention regret. Hmmm… I like it. “Regret.” No THERE’S a great name for a beer.
Note: This beer is fro fans of capsicum heat only. If you don’t qualify, then stay far afar away (or as some prefer, whimper and whine through tear stained eyes). You should realize in advance that no one cares to hear said whimpering and whining about your foolish decision. It’s better to remain silent and be thought a whimp, than to whine and complain and remove all doubt.
Style: American Strong Ale (Barrel Aged, w/ Peppers)
Availability: 500 ml bottles. Limited Release
Arrival: TBA
8.5% ABV
Read More: Quingenti Series, Stone Brewing Co
Stone Brewing Co is adding Crime to the Quingenti Millitre lineup. Crime is a mix various hoppy Stone brews, mixed with chilies, and aged in whiskey. There is a counterpart (Punishment) that goes along with it’s partner in Crime. (See what I’m doing there?) Greg Koch tells the story on the label…
Greg here with a short word. Question actually. Maybe even a riddle.
As in, Q: “What do you call it when Greg takes his harvest bounty of chili pepper varieties from his own personal garden and/or Stone Farms, and adds them to… and thus ruins… and otherwise beautiful barrel aged blend of Arrogant Bastard Ale, OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale, and Double Bastard Ale (AKA Lucky Basartd Ale)?
A: “A Crime!”
Q: ” What do you call it when you take a sip of Barrel Aged Double Bastard Ale that’s had an equal share of the bounty of chili peppers unceremoniously added in, resulting in a punishingly intense level of hot pepper heat to an already overly intense beer?”
A: “Punishment.”
And there you ahve it. As with many riddles boys and girls, this one carries a cautionary tale. Yes, I could have written it out Brothers Grimm style, but we don’t have time fo fairy tales. You got two riddles and a warning, and that’s all. Unless you’ve actually managed to procure one of these ultra rarities in which case you’ll get Crime and Punishment. Not to mention regret. Hmmm… I like it. “Regret.” No THERE’S a great name for a beer.
Note: This beer is fro fans of capsicum heat only. If you don’t qualify, then stay far afar away (or as some prefer, whimper and whine through tear stained eyes). You should realize in advance that no one cares to hear said whimpering and whining about your foolish decision. It’s better to remain silent and be thought a whimp, than to whine and complain and remove all doubt.
Style: American Strong Ale (Barrel Aged, w/ Peppers)
Availability: 500 ml bottles. Limited Release
Arrival: TBA
8.5% ABV
Read More: Quingenti Series, Stone Brewing Co
