Imperial Stout

Terrapin French Toasted W-n-B Coming Soon

Terrapin Beer Company (Athens, GA) will follow up Moo-Hoociato with and spin on W-n-B, French Toasted W-n-B.

As the brewery’s robust, coffee-laden imperial stout is hitting shelves for the 10th year, French Toasted W-n-B won’t be far behind, utilizing Athens, Georgia Continue Reading →

Deschutes The Abyss 2014 Returns 11/13

The first time you will be able to buy Deschutes Brewing’s The Abyss will be on November 13th, 2014. 22oz bottles and draft will go on sale at Deschutes Pub.

Deep, dark Imperial Stout, The Abyss has almost immeasurable depth and complexity. Hints Continue Reading →

2014 Terrapin W-n-B is Packaged & Ready

Terrapin Beer Company (Athens, GA) has two beers that arrive in the fall that drinkers get pretty geeked over- Moo-Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout, and W-n-B aka “Wake and Bake.”

The 2014 edition of W-n-B has been packaged and is ready to Continue Reading →

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 →

Posted in Coming Soon, Headlines, Terrapin Beer Company

Terrapin French Toasted W-n-B Coming Soon

Terrapin Beer Company (Athens, GA) will follow up Moo-Hoociato with and spin on W-n-B, French Toasted W-n-B.

As the brewery’s robust, coffee-laden imperial stout is hitting shelves for the 10th year, French Toasted W-n-B won’t be far behind, utilizing Athens, Georgia based Jittery Joe’s coffee, plus maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon to make a beer perfect for breakfast.

Breakfast in a bottle returns this year with one of our favorite morning time treats. French toasted w-n-B combines big maple syrup notes, fresh coffee, and hence of vanilla and cinnamon to stand out among the ordinary Imperial Stout. With this much decadence packed into one bottle, this beer will get you back to the table for another round.

 

Terrapin French Toasted W-n-B will be available in 22oz bottles and draft. Moo-hoochiato will hit shelves soon. Beer Street Journal is told French Toast W-n-B will arrive before the end of 2014.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Coffee, Maple Syrup, Cinnamon.)
Availability: 22oz Bombers, waxed capped. Draft. Limited.
Arrival: TBA

9.4% ABV

Read more: Terrapin Special Reserve Series

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Duclaw Brewing, Seasonal Return

Duclaw Pumpkin Retribution Makes Halloween Return

Vintage 2013 of Duclaw Brewing’s Pumpkin Retribution drops on Halloween.

The base is the 11.5% ABV imperial stout aged in bourbon. It has been sitting in oak barrels flavored with pumpkin spice for six months, adding flavors of vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and caramelized sugar.

Bourbon Barrel-aged Imperial Stout with rich aromas of espresso and dark chocolate, and smooth roasted malt flavor, aged for 6 months in charred oak bourbon barrels with pumpkin spice to add the natural vanilla and caramelized sugar flavors of the wood, and the cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger essence of the spice to the beer.

On tap at Duclaw’s various locations on October 31st.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger. Barrel Aged. Bourbon)
Availability: Draft only. October 31st

11.5% ABV

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

Deschutes The Abyss 2014 Returns 11/13

The first time you will be able to buy Deschutes Brewing’s The Abyss will be on November 13th, 2014. 22oz bottles and draft will go on sale at Deschutes Pub.

Deep, dark Imperial Stout, The Abyss has almost immeasurable depth and complexity. Hints of molasses, licorice and other alluring flavors make it something not just to quaff, but contemplate.

The Abyss is an imperial stout is brewed with brewers’ licorice, cherry bark, vanilla, and black strap molasses and is then “dry hopped” with vanilla beans and cherry bark. It is finished in bourbon, Oregon oak and pinot noir barrels

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Molasses, Vanilla, Licorice, Cherry Bark. Barrel Aged. Bourbon. Wine Aged. )
Availability: 22oz bombers, Draft. Limited.
Arrival: November 14, 2013

11% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Don't Miss This, Sierra Nevada

Sierra Nevada Barrel Aged Maple Stout Released

Become acquainted with the drool-worthy small batch beer from Sierra Nevada – Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Stout.

Maple Stout is a big (big like, 13.4% ABV) imperial stout, aged in bourbon barrels with dark roasted coffee. What more do you need to know here?

…It has the notes of dark chocolate and toasted malts typical of a stout combined with an earthy sweetness and hint of maple balanced against toasted coconut aromas from the barrel aging. The beer finishes with a roasty touch from a combination of dark malts and coffee beans.

Sierra Nevada Barrel-Aged Maple Stout will be available in 750ml bottles. Don’t go checking your shelves for it. Barrel-Aged Maple Stout is only available in the Chico, California Gift Shop, Torpedo Room in Berkeley, and the Mills River Gift Shop in North Carolina (around 10/27).

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Coffee Beans. Barrel Aged. Bourbon)
Availability: 750ml bottles, corked & caged.
Release: Mid-October, 2014

13.4% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Seasonal Return, Terrapin Beer Company

2014 Terrapin W-n-B is Packaged & Ready

Terrapin Beer Company (Athens, GA) has two beers that arrive in the fall that drinkers get pretty geeked over- Moo-Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout, and W-n-B aka “Wake and Bake.”

The 2014 edition of W-n-B has been packaged and is ready to go. This release marks the 10th anniversary of the beer, with a special mention on the label.

Black as night, this coffee stout is thick, rich and full of real coffee flavor. Brewed with a special blend of beans from all over the world developed and roasted specifically for Terrapin by our friends at Jittery Joe’s Coffee right here in Athens, Ga. This unique blend of coffee produces a robust and flavorful beer that will leave you asking “Why not Beer?” for breakfast!

Terrapin W-n-B features a special coffee blend from Athens based Jittery Joe’s. Available in 12oz bottles and draft.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Coffee)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft.

9.4% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
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