Bourbon

Red Brick Hype Whale coming in February

Red Brick Hype Whale arrives in February. Who needs a hype train when you have a rapping whale, right? (Insert Free Willy comments here.)

Red Brick Hype Whale is an imperial stout, aged on bourbon soaked oak. Instead of making an exclusive Continue Reading →

Sudwerk Bourbonator returns on December 11th

Sudwerk Bourbonator will return on Friday, December 11th, 2015. The brewery says, in a world of winter warmers, Bourbonator breaks the mold.

Sudwerks Bourbonator is the brewery’s Doppel Bock Ultimator, aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels instead of going to the lagering tank Continue Reading →

Spotlight: Payette Brewing Twelve Gauge

Payette Brewing Twelve Gauge, the brewery’s highly touted barrel-aged beer, has made a 2015 return. This is the third time the brewery has released this beer.

Payette Brewing Twelve Gauge is an imperial stout aged in a mix of bourbon and Continue Reading →

Posted in Coming Soon, Don't Miss This, Red Brick Brewing

Red Brick Hype Whale coming in February

Red Brick Hype Whale arrives in February. Who needs a hype train when you have a rapping whale, right? (Insert Free Willy comments here.)

Red Brick Hype Whale is an imperial stout, aged on bourbon soaked oak. Instead of making an exclusive release, Red Brick brewed an ample amount of this new stout, giving you a chance to sip it all winter long. Solid chance to get off that hype train. (and get on a whale.)

This beer features big notes of dark chocolate and espresso beans with a distinct Bourbon oak character, which is achieved by aging the beer for
an extended period on chipped Bourbon barrels prior to bottling. So go ahead, grab your favorite glass and enjoy this whale of a stout.

Red Brick Hype Whale is will be available in February, 2016 in 12 ounce bottles and draft.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Oak Chips. Bourbon.)
Hops: Apollo, Magnum, Willamette
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft.
Release: February, 2016

10% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Burial Beer Co, New Releases

Burial Beer Book of the Dead releases New Year’s Eve

Burial Beer Book of the Dead will be available on New Year’s Eve.

The Belgian-style stout was blended with cherries, and aged in Four Roses Bourbon barrels.

A bold stout with a roasted malt backbone and fresh tart cherry notes that fuse with the bourbon characteristics as well as vanilla, soft caramel and oak notes from the barrel.

Burial Beer Book of the Dead is a 750 milliliter bottle release. $16 each, available at the brewery in Asheville, North Carolina.A

Additionally, Burial Beer Cold Moon Winter Ale releases at the same time.

Style: Belgian-style Stout (w/ Cherries. Barrel Aged. Bourbon)
Availability: 750ml Bottles, Draft. Limited release.
Release: 12/31/15

6% ABV

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

Avery Double D’s, #32 released, some states see distribution

Avery Double D’s Barrel-Aged Spiced Ale will mark the 32nd release in the brewery’s ongoing Barrel-Aged Series.

Double D’s is aged in bourbon barrels with ginger. Presumably brewed by folks of the red haired persuasion, judging by the description below.

No. 32, yes even lab geeks of the ginger variety can be creative.

Avery Double D’s Barrel-Aged Spiced Ale is a 12 ounce bottle offering. Bottled in December, 2015.

Style: American Strong Ale (w/ Ginger. Barrel Aged. Bourbon)
Availability: 12oz Bottles
Release: 12/20/15

Distribution: CA, CO, IL, KY, MA, NC, PA, TX, VA, WA.

10.3% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Avery Brewing, Headlines

Avery Vanilla Bean Stout, aged in bourbon barrels launches year-round

Avery Vanilla Bean Stout, is the newest addition to the Boulder, Colorado brewery’s year-round lineup.

If the name alone doesn’t have you salivating, here’s the rundown. Base beer is an imperial stout, brewed with whole vanilla beans, aged in bourbon barrels. The best part – you’ll have access to this beer whenever your want it.

A double dose of vanilla derived from both fresh Bourbon barrels and the trio of Tongan, Ugandan, and Mexican whole vanilla beans is complemented by the essences of chocolate, caramel and molasses to round out this luxurious silky stout.

Avery Vanilla Bean Stout is a draft, and 22 ounce bottle offering year-round. The beer starts shipping for the first time mid-December. (Distro below)

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Vanilla Beans. Barrel Aged. Bourbon.)
Availability: 22oz Bottles, Draft. Year-Round
Distribution (1st Shipment): AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, VA, WA, WI, WY

Release: 12/13/15

9.2% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Seasonal Return, Sudwerk Brewing

Sudwerk Bourbonator returns on December 11th

Sudwerk Bourbonator will return on Friday, December 11th, 2015. The brewery says, in a world of winter warmers, Bourbonator breaks the mold.

Sudwerks Bourbonator is the brewery’s Doppel Bock Ultimator, aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels instead of going to the lagering tank after brewing.

It’s a beer for sharing, and is a great gift for a craft beer lover or party host, said Ryan Fry, co-owner of Sudwerk Brewing Co. Unlike the limited shelf life of most beers, Bourbonator will age well. It weighs in at 9 percent ABV and 40 IBU. “This brew definitely fits with the new brewery mission of redefining the American Lager. Like everything we do, it’s balanced, especially for as big of a beer as it is.”

Sudwerk Bourbonator will be available in limited 22oz bombers as the final Brewers Cut Series release.

Style: Dopplebock (Barrel Aged, Bourbon)
Availability: 22oz Bombers. Draft. Limited Release
Distribution: Sacramento area. Limited release

9% ABV

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

Spotlight: Payette Brewing Twelve Gauge

Payette Brewing Twelve Gauge, the brewery’s highly touted barrel-aged beer, has made a 2015 return. This is the third time the brewery has released this beer.

Payette Brewing Twelve Gauge is an imperial stout aged in a mix of bourbon and whiskey barrels. (Wish we could tell you which ones, but lawyers, copyrights, etc.)

By our estimates, Idaho has less than 50 breweries in total. Around 10 of those are in Payette’s home of Boise. That leaves just a handful of Idaho born and brewed barrel-aged beers to be had. Folks in states filled with breweries like California, Illinois and Colorado are spoiled. Perhaps that’s why this beer is such a gem.

While Beer Street Journal isn’t in the business of rating beer, Payette Twelve Gauge imperial Stout was an exciting beer for us to try. Let’s face it, bourbon barrel aged anything gets our attention. Secondly, we don’t find ourselves in reach of beers from Idaho very often. Nice to see what land of potatoes and gemstones has to offer.

Twelve Gauge is a 22oz bottle offering, along with limited draft, released on around Black Friday each year.

Style: Imperial Stout (Barrel Aged. Bourbon)
Availability: 22oz Bottles, Waxed capped.
Release: Black Friday, 2015

10% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Madtree Brewing Co., New Beers

Madtree Under My Plum

Madtree Under My Plum

by Reid Ramsay