Cherries

Olde Hickory Shows Imperial Dominance

Olde Hickory Imperial Dominance unites bourbon and cherries.  While Saison Independence snubs the  “bourbon barrel” establishment”, Imperial Dominance celebrates it. Dominance is part of an emerging series by the North Carolina brewery — A Tale of  Two Barrels.

An Imperial Stout- bold, dark, powerful. Continue Reading →

Funkwerks Cherry Saison Returns 9/13/12

Funkwerks (Ft. Collins, Colorado) is releasing Cherry Saison again this Thursday. It’s an organic saison brewed with cherries.

On draft a Funkwerks, and available to go in 750ml bottles.

Posted in Coming Soon, Olde Hickory Brewing

Olde Hickory Shows Imperial Dominance

Olde Hickory Brewing Imperial Dominance

Olde Hickory Imperial Dominance unites bourbon and cherries.  While Saison Independence snubs the  “bourbon barrel” establishment”, Imperial Dominance celebrates it. Dominance is part of an emerging series by the North Carolina brewery — A Tale of  Two Barrels.

An Imperial Stout- bold, dark, powerful. Adorned with rich flavors from the bourbon barrel and seductive cherries, the imposing Imperial Dominance believes its position in the heirarchy to be unassailable. But there are rumors of another barrel. Is a revolution on the horizon?

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Cherries, Barrel Aged)

Availability: 750 ml bottles
Arrival: TBA

10% ABV 


by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Olde Hickory Brewing

A Tale Of Two Barrels: Olde Hickory Saison Revolution

Olde Hickory Saison Revolution

Introducing Olde Hickory Saison Revolution. This saison snubs it’s nose at the “bourbon barrel” establishment” giving rise to a new world. Apple brandy barrel aging. (Which, by the way makes damn good beer.) Saison Rev is part of an emerging series by the North Carolina brewery – A Tale of  Two Barrels.

A humble, earthy Saison fights for recognition in a world of imperials. Eschewing the bourbon barrel establishment, Saison Revolution  reaches toward a new future through aging in local apple brandy barrels with ardent cherries. Is it the time for the rise of a new class of barrels? 

Style: Saison (w/ Cherries, Barrel Aged. Apple Brandy)
Availability: 750 ml bottles
Arrival: TBA

8.5% ABV 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Ambacht Brewing, New Beers

Ambacht Pie Cherry Dark Farmhouse Ale

Ambacht Pie Cherry Dark Farmhouse Ale

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Goose Island Brewing

Something To Drool Over. Goose Island Cherry Rye Bourbon County

Goose Island Cherry Rey Bourbon County

Nerd it up folks. Take a gander (oh now that was funny) at this entry into the Goose Island Bourbon County lineup.  Cherry Rye Bourbon County. The infamous imperial stout aged in rye whiskey barrels with whole Michigan sour cherries.

Our brewers love experimenting with their beer almost as much as they love drinking it. This unique blend, aged in rye whiskey barrels with loads of whole Michigan cherries, is the one they are proud to finally let you share with your friends at home  – or not. After your first sip, you’ll agree, this beer has some real stones.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Sour Cherries, Barrel Aged)
Availability: 22 oz bottles
Arrival: TBA

13.9% ABV

note: The above is tentative.  Subject to change at whim of the brewer, the beer, or the barrel.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Seasonal Return, Troegs Brewing

Troeg’s Mad Elf Can Go Trick Or Treating This Year

Troegs (Hershey, PA) Mad Elf will hit the streets (in bottles) this year October 15, 2012.  This festive elf is arriving early enough to go trick or treating this year. Mad Elf is a Belgian Style Ale, brewed with sweet & sour cherries, honey, & chocolate malt. It’s Christmas in a glass.

The Mad Elf is a cheerful creation to warm your heart and enlighten your tongue. The combination of cherries, honey, and chocolate malts delivers gentle fruits and subtle spices. Fermented and aged with a unique yeast, this ruby red beer has significant warming strength that underlies the pleasant character of this intriguing yet delicious Ale. The Mad Elf is a jolly and delicious beer for the holidays.

Troeg’s Mad Elf isn’t the only Christmasy offering to arrive early this year. SweetWater Festive arrives next week too.

Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale (w/ Sweet & Sour Cherries, Honey)
Hops: Saaz, Hallertau
Malts: Pilsner, Munich, Hallertau
Yeast: Spicy Belgian

Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft. Fall/Winter Seasonal

11% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Bell's Brewing

Cherry Crop Prevents Bell’s Cherry Stout From 2012 Release

Bell’s Cherry Stout is brewed with 100% Montmorency cherry juice Michigan’s Traverse City region.  This year, the weather didn’t cooperate very well. Due to aberrations in temperature, and multiple frosts, Michigan’s cherry crop was negatively affected.

This has forced Bell’s Brewery to cancel the 2012 fall release of Cherry Stout. A few 2011 kegs will make their way into the world on a limited basis. Next release of Cherry Stout is planned for Fall, 2013.

Style: Stout (w/ Cherries)

7% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Funkwerks, Seasonal Return

Funkwerks Cherry Saison Returns 9/13/12

Funkwerks (Ft. Collins, Colorado) is releasing Cherry Saison again this Thursday. It’s an organic saison brewed with cherries.

On draft a Funkwerks, and available to go in 750ml bottles.

by Reid Ramsay