Imperial Stout

The Bruery Arbe Released to Society Members

The Bruery Arbe is an Society Member exclusive release imperial stout.

Designed to explore the flavor profiles of barrel toast, The Arbe Series is aged in light toast (light char) barrels from Kelvin Cooperage in Kentucky. You’ll find the flavor profile Continue Reading →

Posted in Coast Brewing, Coming Soon, Don't Miss This

Coast Blackbeerd Imperial Stout Coming to Cans

Coast Blackbeerd Imperial Stout is headed to 12 ounce cans. The stout, available in the past both barrel aged, and straight, is one of the brewery’s most popular offerings.

As dark as the legend of Blackbeerd himself, behold the Imperial Stout. Sweet malts battle roasted grain on the decks of yer tongue. Like a blast from a cannon, hop are followed by smoked malt. Hold on to yer booty, a dark stouts a brewin’.

Coast Blackbeerd Imperial Stout cans will join Hop Art, and 32/50 Kolsch in the can lineup.

Style: Imperial Stout
Hops: Magnum, Palisade
Malts: Two Row, Black Carafa, Roasted, Smoked, Oats, Extra Special

Availability: 22oz Bottles, Draft. 12oz Cans Soon)
Release: TBA

9.3% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Bell's Brewing

Bell’s 30th Anniversary Ale Arrives in September

Bell’s 30th Anniversary Ale arrives in September, 2015.

Back in 1985, brewery founder Larry Bell took a 15 gallon soup pot, and started a journey that make beer history. Bell’s 30th Anniversary Ale, a nod to the brewery’s Expedition Stout, celebrates the three decade brewing journey.

“This beer is a testament to three-plus decades of hard-work. It honors all that has helped us get to this point – hard work, quality and authenticity,” said Larry Bell, Bell’s President and Founder.

Bell’s 30th Anniversary Ale is brewed with a collection of dark malts, and Polaris hops. Available in 12 ounce bottles and draft in all of Bell’s Brewery’s markets in September, 2015.

Style: Imperial Stout
Hops: Polaris

Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft.

11% ABV

Below, the caps for the upcoming release. Image by Bell’s Brewery. 

Bells 30 Caps

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, The Bruery

The Bruery Arbe Released to Society Members

The Bruery Arbe is an Society Member exclusive release imperial stout.

Designed to explore the flavor profiles of barrel toast, The Arbe Series is aged in light toast (light char) barrels from Kelvin Cooperage in Kentucky. You’ll find the flavor profile below.

The Arbre series is an exploration of barrel toast. We brewed a rich, malty imperial stout and divided it into three parts, laying each down in brand new American oak barrels from our friends at Kelvin Cooperage in Kentucky. This variation of Arbre spent time resting in lightly toasted barrels and reveals notes of oak as well as raisins and just a hint of smoke. A remarkable beer on its own, but even more exciting when tasted side-by-side with its medium toast and dark char counterparts for a truly educational experience.

The Bruery Arbe is available starting this week to The Bruery Society members. No distribution.

Style: Imperial Stout (Oak Barrel Aged)
Availability: 750ml Bottles
Release: 8/5/15

11.3% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Goose Island Brewing, Headlines

Goose Island Proprietors Bourbon County Brand 2015

Goose Island Proprietors Bourbon County Brand 2015 returns again on Black Friday, with a few things different then last year.

First – the bottle. You’ll notice new the packaging for the line for 2015. The bottles are embossed with the Bourbon County Brand logo, with the top featuring a “flag” with the beer description.

Goose Island Proprietors Bourbon County Brand 2015 is a barrel aged imperial stout, with maple, toasted pecans, and guaillopeppers.

To get the recipe for Proprietors, every brewer is encouraged to take home some Bourbon County Stout and experiment with ingredients. This year, brewer Di’s recipe got selected.

Goose Island Proprietors Bourbon County Brand 2015 will be available on Black Friday, November 27th, in 16.9 ounce bottles in Chicago only.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Maple, Peppers, Pecans. Barrel Aged. Bourbon.)
Availability: 16.9oz Bottles
Release: 11/27/15, Chicago only

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Image via Goose Island

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Goose Island Brewing, Headlines

Preview: Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Regal Rye Stout

Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Regal Rye Stout will join the brewery’s coveted Bourbon County Brand this fall.

Before even breaking into what the beer is, you’ll notice new the packaging for the line for 2015. The bottles are embossed with the Bourbon County Brand logo, with the top featuring a “flag” with the beer description.

Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Regal Rye Stout 2015 is aged in rye whiskey barrels with blackberries, Luxardo candied cherries, fresh sour cherries, and sea salt.

Developed by the team of Goose Island brewers, this year’s recipe was especially collaborative. The brewers submitted recipes, held a roundtable discussion dissecting each and in the end landed on Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Regal Rye Stout.

Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Regal Rye Stout 2015 will be available nationwide, in 16.9 ounce bottles on Black Friday, November 27th.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Cherries, Blackberries, Sea Salt. Barrel Aged. Rye Whiskey.)
Availability: 16.9oz Bottles
Release: 11/27/15

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Image: Goose Island Beer Company

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

Cigar City Marshal Zhukov’s Returns August 1st

Cigar City Marshal Zhukov’s Imperial Stout returns August 1st, 2015 at 9 am. For this release, there is a 4 bottle limit, and El Catador Club discounts do indeed apply.

This Russian Imperial Stout is dedicated to Georgy Zhukov, arguably one of the finest generals of World War II. Opaque black in color, with notes of espresso, chocolate, dark toffee and hints of blackstrap molasses. The English hop varietals provide a subtle herbal dryness, and finishes with a hearty slap of roasty espresso. Pair Marshal Zhukov’s with Mushroom Solyanka, dark chocolate, cherries and ground wars in Russia.

Cigar City Marshal Zhukov’s Imperial Stout is available in 22oz bottles. $15.00 each, cash only. There will be distribution in Florida only.

Style: Imperial Stout
Availability: 22oz Bombers, Draft. Limited release.
Return: 8/1/15

11% ABV

Bookmark this post for updated news and releases regarding Marshal Zhukov’s Imperial Stout.

Image via Cigar City Brewing

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

Boulevard Imperial Stout Tart Cherry Coming to “X” Series

Boulevard Imperial Stout X – Tart Cherry will soon join the brewery’s Imperial Stout X Series this year. Each release the series uses an imperial stout, and changes the recipe with coffee, chocolate, peppers and more.

Boulevard Imperial Stout X – Tart Cherry uses the key ingredient cherries, and a little lactic acid souring for a new blend of dark and tart.

As a special treat for lovers of big, complex stouts, Boulevard Brewing Company offers the 2015 Imperial Stout “X” series. The “X” factor stands for key ingredients added to each of several different limited releases planned throughout the year. This edition spotlights the addition of tart cherries in fermentation, as well as lactic souring on the brewhouse, marrying robust, smoky maltiness to bracing tartness.

Boulevard Imperial Stout X – Tart Cherry will be available in 750 milliliter bottles. Recent releases include Imperial Stout Aztec Chocolate, and Coffee.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Cherries)
Availability: 750ml Bottles, Corked & Caged. Draft.
Release: TBA

11% ABV

by Reid Ramsay