Barrel Aged

Deschutes Black Butte XXIII

This beer was first released in 2008 as Black Butte XX to celebrate Deschutes Brewing’s 20th Anniversary.  Based off of their flagship beer – Black Butte Porter, each year this celebratory ale is just a little different each Continue Reading →

Cigar City Milk Porter

Cigar City Brewing looks to be adding a “Milk Porter” as a draft only offering.  Checking out RateBeer.com and Beer Advocate, there was no mention of this beer.

The keg collar mentions Milk Porter as “brewed with lactose and aged in Continue Reading →

Cigar City Nielsbohrium Ships

Cigar City Brewing mentioned via Twitter today that Nielsborium is shipping out.  This beer is the 3rd iteration of a collaboration between CC and Mikkeller.

The first 2 editions of the collab are  Bohr & (D)irac.  Bohr draws it’s name from Continue Reading →

Older Viscosity 2011

Port Brewing’s Older Viscosity 2011 release date was announced today.  The barrel aged edition of Old Viscosity is available starting April 23rd.  Older Viscosity is an American strong dark ale aged in bourbon barrels for a Continue Reading →

The Bruery Cuir

The Bruery (Placienta, CA) currently celebrates their 3rd year of brewing. Much like a wedding anniversary, The Bruery has been releasing anniversary beers named for the traditional gift for the year. Year 1: Papier. Year 2: Coton. Year 3: Cuir. Continue Reading →

Lost Abbey Barrel Notes

Tomme Arthur is spending some time this week in Denmark, Scotland, & Belgium.  He mentions it in March’s Libri Divini. Something interesting he notes –

“We have a visit scheduled with their cask supplier. It is my hope to find types Continue Reading →