Barrel Aged

New Artwork: Olde Hickory The Event Horizon

In late fall/early winter, Olde Hickory Brewery (Hickory, NC) releases a formidable barrel aged imperial stout,  The Event Horizon.

This year, the label art gets a sleek overhaul.

The Event Horizon is the point of no return. Once you have entered the Continue Reading →

Hardywood Rye Whiskey Barrel Pumpkin Replaces Rum

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery (Richmond, VA) will add Rye Whiskey Barrel Pumpkin to their Barrel Series on October 18th.

Rye Whiskey Barrel Pumpkin is a substitue for seasonal favorite Rum Pumpkin. The brewery receives their rum barrels from a Peruvian distillery. A little Continue Reading →

Avery Antonius’ Carmen to Join Barrel-Aged Series

The 23rd release in Avery Brewing’s Barrel-aged Series will be Antonius’ Carmen Sour Ale. Aged in Madeira wine barrels.

On Sunday, October 12th, the brewery releases No. 21, Black Eye Imperial Stout. For those keeping track, 5 Monks Barrel Aged Belgian-style Quintuple Ale is among Continue Reading →

Allagash Celebrates 10 Years of Curieux

Allagash Brewing’s (Portland, ME) Curieux has just turned 10. To celebrate a decade of success with the bourbon barrel aged tripel, Allagash is releasing a special 1.5 liter bottle, and unveiling a special contest.

The bottle (seen above) is limited to Continue Reading →

Posted in Coming Soon, Olde Hickory Brewing

New Artwork: Olde Hickory The Event Horizon

In late fall/early winter, Olde Hickory Brewery (Hickory, NC) releases a formidable barrel aged imperial stout,  The Event Horizon.

This year, the label art gets a sleek overhaul.

The Event Horizon is the point of no return. Once you have entered the realm of this supermassive imperial stout you are there for good. The cosmically heavy body sucks you in. It’s unfathomably deep and black, tasting of rich coffee and chocolate. The faint twinkle of honey is the last sensation you experience before the taste of bourbon washes over you with notes of cracked nuts and vanilla bean. Prepare to have your tongue spagettified.

Olde Hickory The Event Horizon is available in 22oz bombers.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Honey. Barrel Aged. Bourbon)
Availability: 22oz Bombers. Wax capped.
Arrival: Late Fall/Winter, 2014

8.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Don't Miss This, Duclaw Brewing, Seasonal Return

Barrel Aged: Duclaw Divine Retribution Returns October 22nd

Duclaw Brewing’s (Maryland) bourbon barrel aged imperial stout Divine Retribution on October 22nd. The beer has been an instant hit since it was first brewed in 2011.

Retribution, our full-bodied Bourbon Barrel-aged Imperial Stout is aged for six months in Kentucky white oak bourbon barrels, imbuing it with rich aromas of coffee and dark chocolate, a smooth roasted malt flavor with hints of charred oak, vanilla and caramelized sugar, and a vengeful 11.2% abv. Raise a glass and get what’s coming to you

Duclaw Divine Retribution will be available at Arundel Mills, Bowie Town Center, and Bel Air locations on October 22nd. Expect give aways too.

Style: Imperial Stout (Barrel Aged. Bourbon)
Availability: 22oz Bombers, Draft.
Arrival: 10/22/14

11.2% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, Headlines, New Releases

Hardywood Rye Whiskey Barrel Pumpkin Replaces Rum

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery (Richmond, VA) will add Rye Whiskey Barrel Pumpkin to their Barrel Series on October 18th.

Rye Whiskey Barrel Pumpkin is a substitue for seasonal favorite Rum Pumpkin. The brewery receives their rum barrels from a Peruvian distillery. A little while back, the distillery called Hardywood, saying the rum needed more barrel time. That meant Rum Pumpkin wouldn’t make in the barrels stateside in time for the release.

Hardywood Rye Whiskey Barrel Pumpkin combines the nostalgic flavors and aromas of autumn with a soul warming, rye whiskey laced finish that can only be achieved through months of maturation in Jim Beam rye whiskey barrels.

Rye Whiskey Barrel Pumpkin will release at special event at the brewery on October 18th. Distribution in Virginia, DC and eastern Pennsylvania beginning October 20, 2014.

Style: Pumpkin Ale (Barrel Aged. Rye Whiskey)
Availability: 
Arrival: 10/18/14

10.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Lexington Brewing and Distilling

Lexington Adding Kentucky Honey Barrel Brown Ale

Lexington Brewing (Lexington, KY) has built a series of seasonals around their award winning Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale. The brewery looks to add another offering to the barrel aged lineup – Honey Barrel Brown Ale.

Kentucky Honey Barrel Brown Ale is a brown ale, brewed with honey and ginger, and in bourbon barrels. Available in 12oz bottles.

Other offerings, seasonal or otherwise, include Bourbon Barrel Barleywine, Kentucky Peach Barrel Wheat, and the current seasonal, Pumpkin Barrel Ale.

Style: Brown Ale (w/ Ginger, Honey. Barrel Aged. Bourbon.)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft.
Arrival: November, 2014

10% ABV 

Update 11/11/14 – Now shipping

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Avery Brewing, Coming Soon, Headlines

Avery Antonius’ Carmen to Join Barrel-Aged Series

The 23rd release in Avery Brewing’s Barrel-aged Series will be Antonius’ Carmen Sour Ale. Aged in Madeira wine barrels.

On Sunday, October 12th, the brewery releases No. 21, Black Eye Imperial Stout. For those keeping track, 5 Monks Barrel Aged Belgian-style Quintuple Ale is among the most recent in the series, along with Antonius’ Carmen.

For Dad, And his love of silly songs and sayings.

Avery Antonius’ Carmen will be available in 12oz bottles.

Style: American Wild Ale (Wine Barrel Aged)
Availability: 12oz Bottles. 247 cases produced
Arrival: 10/26/14

7.72% ABV

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Avery Brewing, Don't Miss This, New Releases

Avery Black Eye Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, Oct 12

Avery Brewing Company’s (Boulder, CO) 21st addition to their Barrel-Aged Series is Black Eye Imperial Stout. A bold 18.82% ABV rum barreled stout.

Black Eye will release at a special rare beer event on October 12th at Avery’s tap room. Other beers include: Bad Karma, Bad Apple, Tequila Sour, Raven, The Beast ’08, The Beast ’12, Salvation ’12, Bourbon Barrel-Aged Czar, Eremita IV, Eremita I.

Style: Imperial Stout (Barrel Aged)
Availability: 12oz bottles. 424 cases.
Release: 10/12/14

18.82% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Allagash Brewing, Headlines, New Releases

Allagash Celebrates 10 Years of Curieux

Allagash Brewing’s (Portland, ME) Curieux has just turned 10. To celebrate a decade of success with the bourbon barrel aged tripel, Allagash is releasing a special 1.5 liter bottle, and unveiling a special contest.

The bottle (seen above) is limited to a run of just 1,000. The contest? Well that requires your creativity. Allagash Curieux fans can submit a video of less than 3 minutes, showing off their love of the beer. After the deadline, fans can vote for their top 5 favorites on the brewery’s Facebook page.  Grand prize is a trip for two to the brewery in Portland to be a part of the making of this beer firsthand. The contest runs October 15th – November 5th.

“In the spring of 2004 we decided to get a few freshly emptied bourbon barrels and try our hand at barrel aging beers,” said Rob Tod, founder and brewer at Allagash Brewing Company.  “Curious about what would result, we decided to try our Tripel.”

Throughout October, Allagash will hold special barrel-aged events around the country with members from the brewery. The beer lineup includes Curieux, James Bean, Odyssey, Bourbon Barrel Black, and more.

Want one of the 1,000 big bottles, visit Allagash.com/locator.
Is there an Allagash party in your town? Allagash.com/Curieux

by Reid Ramsay