Barrel Aged

Mikkeller’s Black Tie!

I’m a big fan of barrel aged beers.  If you are too, don’t pass this one up.  It’s brewed by the gypsy brewers Mikkeller, based in Denmark.  I use the term “gypsy” because Mikkeller doesn’t have a brewery of their Continue Reading →

Hair Of The Dog Matt

Hair Of The Dog Matt.

Matt was inspired by Matt VandenBerghe and Matt Bonney (Bottleworks and Brouwers in Seattle), who personify the spirit and dedication that has helped craft beer become the vibrant industry it is today. This Beer was originally Brewed Continue Reading →

Hair Of The Dog Michael

Hair Of The Dog Michael.

Michael is produced in memory of Michael Jackson, the Beer Hunter. It is made with Organic Pilsner, Vienna and Munich malts. Michael is fermented with a variety of yeasts and bacteria. It is aged in American oak Continue Reading →

RARE KEG: Founder’s Black Biscuit

Just tapped at Brick Store Pub is Founder’s Black Biscuit.   Black Biscuit is an barrel aged dark/black ale.

Description —  Lots of Biscuit malt was used in this brew.  It is aged in regular bourbon barrels, with molasses added.   Continue Reading →

Allagash Curieux 2010 Edition

The 2010 edition of Allagash’s “Curieux” is on shelves.   Curieux is brewed once a year by the Portland, ME brewer.

Beer Bio:
In October of 2004, we released the first beer in our series of Barrel Aged beers, Allagash Curieux. To Continue Reading →

Posted in Mikkeller, New Releases

Mikkeller’s Black Tie!

I’m a big fan of barrel aged beers.  If you are too, don’t pass this one up.  It’s brewed by the gypsy brewers Mikkeller, based in Denmark.  I use the term “gypsy” because Mikkeller doesn’t have a brewery of their own.  Their beers are so good and have won so many awards they basically just choose a brewery and brew there.   This particular beer was brewed at Nøgne Ø in Grimstad, Norway.  Black Tie (once known as Mandeøl or Man Beer) was brewed for the Swedish market and only as draught beer. After spending four months in Scottish whiskey barrels and then being bottled it earned it’s present name, Black Tie.  Black Tie is an imperial stout with honey and smoked barley. Sweet, smokey and sophisticated – slick and sexy like a black tie.

Commerical Description:
Mikkeller Black Tie is an elegant and generous imperial stout. This beer has benefited from aging in barrels. Created with the finest craftmanship for the pleasure of the connoisseur.

Style: Imperial Stout.  Barrel aged. Honey added

Taste Expectations: Dark roasted malts.  Slightly smokey.  Coffee notes. Oak & subtle vanilla.  Very complex. Lots of flavors. Might not be a beginners barrel aged stout.

Availability: 500ML Bottles.  Capped.  Low quantity.

11.5% ABV

Looking for this? Currently in stock at Green’s.  Hop City this week. Have it? Leave a comment.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, The Bruery

COMING SOON: The Bruery’s 3 French Hens

The Bruery (Placentia, CA) knows how to celebrate Christmas.  Why?  They have been releasing a beer in honor of the 12 days of Christmas. (The song.) Year 1 was “Partridge in a Pear Tree.”  Last year – “Two Turtle Doves.”  2010 brings “3 French Hens.”  Each year the style is different.  Each bottle is intended to be cellared until the 12th release in 2019.

This years style:
“The third verse of our ‘Twelve Beers of Christmas’ saga incorporates vinous and oaky notes into a bold and spicy dark ale. 10% ABV.” The formulation consists of 75% Belgian-style Dark Ale and 25% ale aged in French Oak barrels.

Availability: 750 ML/ Champagne Bottles.  One time brew.

Arrival: Late October- Early November 2010

10% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Hair Of The Dog Brewing

Hair Of The Dog Matt

Hair Of The Dog MattHair Of The Dog Matt.

Matt was inspired by Matt VandenBerghe and Matt Bonney (Bottleworks and Brouwers in Seattle), who personify the spirit and dedication that has helped craft beer become the vibrant industry it is today. This Beer was originally Brewed to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Bottleworks, and will be released every few years from the Brewery. Matt is made with two Munich malts, two Smoked malts and two types of Belgian candy sugar. It is aged in Kentucky Bourbon and Apple Eau de Vie barrels from Clear Creek distilling. Matt is deep and lush with notes of apple, chocolate and smoke.

Style: American Strong Ale (Barrel Aged)
Availability: 12oz bottles

12.5%

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Hair Of The Dog Brewing

Hair Of The Dog Michael

Hair Of The Dog Michael.

Michael is produced in memory of Michael Jackson, the Beer Hunter. It is made with Organic Pilsner, Vienna and Munich malts. Michael is fermented with a variety of yeasts and bacteria. It is aged in American oak and Sherry casks for 30 months and released every November from the Brewery only.

Style: American Wild Ale (Barrel Aged, Sherry, Sour)
Availability: 12oz bottles, November release

6.2% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Founders Brewing, Now Tapping

RARE KEG: Founder’s Black Biscuit

Just tapped at Brick Store Pub is Founder’s Black Biscuit.   Black Biscuit is an barrel aged dark/black ale.

Description —  Lots of Biscuit malt was used in this brew.  It is aged in regular bourbon barrels, with molasses added.   Black Biscuit has been described as a cross between a black ale and a baltic porter.

Taste Expectations — Oak, Chocolate, coffee, vanilla and alcohol.  Molasses and chocolate in the finish. Lots of flavors to sort out.  Complex, and fascinating.

Brick Store Pub
125 East Court Square
Decatur, Georgia 30030

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Allagash Brewing, Seasonal Return

Allagash Curieux 2010 Edition

The 2010 edition of Allagash’s “Curieux” is on shelves.   Curieux is brewed once a year by the Portland, ME brewer.

Beer Bio:
In October of 2004, we released the first beer in our series of Barrel Aged beers, Allagash Curieux. To make the Curieux (French for “curious”), we age our Tripel Ale in Jim Beam barrels for 8 weeks in our cellar. During the aging process in bourbon barrels, the beer is totally transformed, and many new flavors and aromas develop. Most notably, the beer picks up soft coconut and vanilla characteristics…and also a hint of bourbon flavor!

Style: Tripel  (Barrel Aged)

Taste Expectations: Vanilla, oak, coconut.  Hints of bourbon, light fruits.

Availability: 750 ML Bottles – Corked & Caged.  Draft Offerings

Food Pairings: Allagash suggests – Curieux is an excellent complement to barbeque dishes and many desserts. Try pairing Curieux with assorted cheese cakes & crème brúlee.

Cellar: Yes. Can be cellared long term a cooler temps.  Do not cellar beer  on it’s side.

11% ABV


by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Red Brick

Red Brick’s Vanilla Gorilla Headed for Tap Handles

Red Brick Brewing does barrel aging quite well. So well in fact, that their 15th Anniversary was a huge hit. A lot of Red Brick’s barrel aged offerings are not easy to come by. The brewery tours see these beers. However, “Vanilla Gorilla” Red Brick’s Porter,  aged in bourbon barrels for 6 months.  As an added bonus, vanilla beans from The San Francisco Herb Company were used.  Vanilla Gorilla is a rare, tasty treat from Red Brick.

Beer Rundown:
Hops: Fuggle, Apollo, Willamette
Malts: Roasted Barley, Flaked oats, chocolate malt, carapils

7.5% ABV

Where? There will be tappings all over the city.  First place – Midway Pub for East Atlanta Village Pubcrawl, October 2nd.


by Reid Ramsay