Barrel Aged

Mother’s Chocolate Pumpkin Released

Today, Mother’s Brewing Company will release their second pumpkin beer, Squashed, into the Springfield market. This beer has only been seen in the tap room before now, and never in package.

The beer base is a porter, brewed with cocoa nibs, pumpkin Continue Reading →

Three Different Berries in this New Bourbon County

More variants surface from Goose Island Brewing. In addition the toasted coconut rye whiskey aged Bourbon County, expect this “backyard” offering.

Goose throws bosenberries, mulberries, and marionberries in the the signature imperials stout and aged it in rye whiskey barrels. This Continue Reading →

A Coconut Bourbon County

Goose Island Brewing’s most highly sought after offerings would include anything that says Bourbon County on the label. The brewery takes an massive imperial stout and ages in (typically Heaven Hill) barrels for about a year or more. Beer geeks Continue Reading →

DuClaw’s Barrel Aged Gem Returning

One of Duclaw Brewing’s most sought after beers, Retribution is ready to return. Retribution is an imperial stout aged for six months in white oak bourbon barrels.

This vengeful stout is among the best in their lineup too. Big flavors of Continue Reading →

Rock Art Releases Barrel Aged Vermonster

Rock Art Brewery is releasing Barrel Aged Vermonster today. The base barleywine is brewed with 100 pounds of malt per barrel (31 gallons). That’s a lot of malt driving your final ABV to 10+%.

This edition spent time in bourbon barrels Continue Reading →

Posted in Mother's Brewing Company, New Releases

Mother’s Chocolate Pumpkin Released

Today, Mother’s Brewing Company will release their second pumpkin beer, Squashed, into the Springfield market. This beer has only been seen in the tap room before now, and never in package.

The beer base is a porter, brewed with cocoa nibs, pumpkin pie spices, locally grown butternut squash and pumpkins and aged in rum barrels.

“We love pumpkin beers and really wanted to make this beer again,” said Jeremy Wicks, Director of Sales and Marketing. “Squashed is complex and yet extremely balanced. We’re really excited to get this beer out into the market for our fans to enjoy.”

Style: Pumpkin Beer (w/ Cocoa Nibs, Squash. Barrel Aged. Rum.)
Availability: 22oz bombers. Limited draft. Seasonal release.

7.4% ABV,  28 IBUs

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Goose Island Brewing, Headlines

Three Different Berries in this New Bourbon County

More variants surface from Goose Island Brewing. In addition the toasted coconut rye whiskey aged Bourbon County, expect this “backyard” offering.

Goose throws bosenberries, mulberries, and marionberries in the the signature imperials stout and aged it in rye whiskey barrels. This edition was inspired by the berries the brewers remember eating in their backyards growing up. Backyard Rye Bourbon County is a perfect back porch sipper.

Late November in 22oz bombers for Backyard Bourbon County. Chicago only. Sorry, America.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Bosenberries, Marionberries, Mulberries. Barrel Aged. Rye Whiskey)
Availability: 22oz bombers. Very limited.
Arrival: 11/29/13

14.1% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Goose Island Brewing, Headlines

A Coconut Bourbon County

Goose Island Brewing’s most highly sought after offerings would include anything that says Bourbon County on the label. The brewery takes an massive imperial stout and ages in (typically Heaven Hill) barrels for about a year or more. Beer geeks stand hours in line for it. Even fight over it.

In recent years, variants of this brew have surfaced. The Bourbon County line is now home to editions like Bourbon County Vanilla, Cherry Rye, Bourbon County Coffee, Barleywine and more.

Be sure to add this variant – Proprietor’s Bourbon County with coconut, aged in rye whiskey barrels. It sounds as tropical is it is dark, brooding, and delicious. This offering is coming in 22oz bottles in late November.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Toasted coconut, Barrel Aged. Rye Whiskey)
Availability: 22oz bombers. Very limited.
Arrival: 11/29/13

14.1% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Evolution Brewing, Flying Dog Brewing

Flying Dog & Evolution Release Two More Natural Selections

Natural Selection, a collaboration between Flying Dog and Evolution Brewing Company has returned. Genus One was an old stock ale. This year’s Genus Two is brewed by Evolution – aged in bourbon barrels. 750ml bottles for this edition.

Genus Three is Flying Dog’s edition, dry hopped with Galaxy hops and available in six packs.

That’s your heads up. Limited to Maryland and surrounding region.

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

DuClaw’s Barrel Aged Gem Returning

One of Duclaw Brewing’s most sought after beers, Retribution is ready to return. Retribution is an imperial stout aged for six months in white oak bourbon barrels.

This vengeful stout is among the best in their lineup too. Big flavors of dark chocolate, coffee, caramelized sugar and vanilla from the oak appear in each sip. You’ll hate it when it’s gone.

It will be available starting October 16th at all three Duclaw locations.

Style: Imperial Stout (Barrel Aged. Bourbon)
Hops: Chinook, Golding
Malts: Pale Malt, Roasted Barley, Torrified Wheat, CaraMunich, Chocolate Malt

11.% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Clown Shoes Brewing, Headlines

Clown Shoes Uses Holy Water, Rum Barrels

Clown Shoes Brewing continues to fight evil with Hammer of the Holy. This sure to be amazing stout has been aged in 40 year old Jamaican rum barrels with holy water. Yes, holy water.

Much like previous release Vampire Slayer, this beer fights evil with the addition of holy water added to the boil. [No, I don’t think that boiling holy water diminishes the beer’s ability to cast out evil.]

But wait, there’s more. The malt was smoked with vampire killing stakes. So, grab a glass and cast out some demons. Hopefully taking a few of those Twilight losers with you.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Holy Water. Barrel Aged. Rum)
Availability: 22oz bombers
Arrival: TBA  (Hopefully for Halloween)

11% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Rock Art Brewery

Rock Art Releases Barrel Aged Vermonster

Rock Art Brewery is releasing Barrel Aged Vermonster today. The base barleywine is brewed with 100 pounds of malt per barrel (31 gallons). That’s a lot of malt driving your final ABV to 10+%.

This edition spent time in bourbon barrels prior to its release.

Style: Barleywine (Barrel Aged. Bourbon)
Availability: 22oz bombers. Limited Release

10% ABV

by Reid Ramsay