One of the most popular offerings from North Coast Brewing (Fort Bragg, CA) is Barrel Aged Old Rasputin. After nine months of aging in bourbon barrels, this dark, rich, offering has arrived.
Barrel Aged Old Rasputin XVI officially released on February Continue Reading →
AleSmith Brewing Company has teamed up with Mostra Coffee to create the next single varietal Speedway Stout
Speedway Stout is the brewery’s famed imperial stout brewed with coffee. The brewery has recently created “varietals” that change the specialty coffee bean in Continue Reading →
Fans of North Coast Brewing’s (Fort Bragg, CA) Barrel Aged Old Rasputin will be happy to hear that it hits distribution again on February 1st, 2014.
This is the forth time Barrel-Aged Old Rasputin has been released into distro. Prior to that, Continue Reading →
Elevation Beer Company (Poncha Springs, CO) Oilman returns for a second time this month.
Oilman is Elevation’s imperial stout, aged for 6 months in bourbon barrels. This limited seasonal release joins Señorita (a horchata flavored porter) to kick off 2014.
“Oil Man… Continue Reading →
Troegs Brewing is planning a new dessert imperial stout in bottles. Chocolate and raspberries become one in Troegs Jovial.
The base beer for Jovial is an imperial stout brewed with dark chocolate and raspberries. Troegs fermented Jovial with a Belgian yeast, Continue Reading →
SweetWater’s final release each year is the brooding imperial stout Happy Ending. The local favorite returns, but this year makes two more states happy – Louisiana and Kentucky.
SweetWater Happy Ending is brewed with Centennial and Willamette hops, and dry hopped Continue Reading →
Half Acre Brewing (Chicago, IL) is ready to release another round of Big Hugs Imperial Stout. . This year marks the fifth release of the popular, coffee impregnated stout. The coffee, just like the brewing itself its local to Chicago, Continue Reading →
One of the most popular offerings from North Coast Brewing (Fort Bragg, CA) is Barrel Aged Old Rasputin. After nine months of aging in bourbon barrels, this dark, rich, offering has arrived.
Barrel Aged Old Rasputin XVI officially released on February 1st. Start looking for it to pop up in bottle shops and bars throughout February.
Style: Russian Imperial Stout (Barrel Aged)
Availability: 16.9oz Bottles, Corked & Caged
11.5% ABV
AleSmith Brewing Company has teamed up with Mostra Coffee to create the next single varietal Speedway Stout
Speedway Stout is the brewery’s famed imperial stout brewed with coffee. The brewery has recently created “varietals” that change the specialty coffee bean in the brew.
This next release features cold brewed Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee beans. Those not big into beans, Jamaica Blue Mountain are grown in the highest peaks in the Caribbean, making them unique, and prized.
Mike Arquines, Roaster for Mostra Co. said, “This opportunity is surreal. Prior to this collaboration, AleSmith was one of my all-time favorite breweries!
AleSmith Brewing chooses some of the best coffee beans in the world for their varietal releases, this edition should be no different. Tickets for the bottle release go on sale on March 3rd. Release party at the brewery on March 8th.
Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Coffee)
Availability: 750ml Bottles
Arrival: March 8, 2014
12% ABV
Read more: Imperial Stouts
Fans of North Coast Brewing’s (Fort Bragg, CA) Barrel Aged Old Rasputin will be happy to hear that it hits distribution again on February 1st, 2014.
This is the forth time Barrel-Aged Old Rasputin has been released into distro. Prior to that, the beer was at tap room only release.
Style: Russian Imperial Stout (Barrel Aged. Bourbon)
Availability: 750ml Bottles, Corked & Caged
Arrival: 2/1/14
11.5% ABV
Elevation Beer Company (Poncha Springs, CO) Oilman returns for a second time this month.
Oilman is Elevation’s imperial stout, aged for 6 months in bourbon barrels. This limited seasonal release joins Señorita (a horchata flavored porter) to kick off 2014.
“Oil Man… is the same recipe, with this years Breckenridge Distillery Bourbon Barrels leaning slightly more oaky and adding an increased mouthfeel this year.”
Style: Imperial Stout (Barrel Aged, Bourbon)
Hops: Chinook, Northern Brewer, Saaz, Strisselspalt
Malts: Two-Row, Crystal, Chocolate, Roasted and Flaked Barley, Carafoam
11% ABV, 50 IBUs
Troegs Brewing is planning a new dessert imperial stout in bottles. Chocolate and raspberries become one in Troegs Jovial.
The base beer for Jovial is an imperial stout brewed with dark chocolate and raspberries. Troegs fermented Jovial with a Belgian yeast, for an additional flavor twist.
Jovial is an enticing Imperial Stout fermented with Belgian yeast and brewed with dark chocolate and tart raspberry. Brimming with optimism, Jovial reveals its enduring charm and infinite merriment with each passing sip.This beer is highly carbonated: Hold chalice and pour into center of the glass to release the yeast’s complex character.
Troegs Jovial Stout will be bottled in 375ml bottles. Release details to be announced soon.
Style: Belgian Imperial Stout (w/ Dark Chocolate, Raspberries)
Availability: 375ml Bottles.
Arrival: TBA
10% ABV
SweetWater’s final release each year is the brooding imperial stout Happy Ending. The local favorite returns, but this year makes two more states happy – Louisiana and Kentucky.
SweetWater Happy Ending is brewed with Centennial and Willamette hops, and dry hopped with Cascade and Simcoe. Look for it in hand waxed 22oz bombers, 12oz bottles and draft. P.S. it cellars well too.
Style: Imperial Stout
Availability: 22oz Bombers, 12oz Bottles, Draft. Winter Seasonal.
9% ABV
Half Acre Brewing (Chicago, IL) is ready to release another round of Big Hugs Imperial Stout. . This year marks the fifth release of the popular, coffee impregnated stout. The coffee, just like the brewing itself its local to Chicago, from Dark Matter Coffee.
You’ve seen Big Hugs appear as a land scorching demon. You’ve seen him as the prancing pansy. He’s taken on cities, castles, yule tide glee and a mechanized version of himself. It’s this year that Hugs finds his way into history and sits down with Earth’s one-time leader. The apex predators of yesterday always make room for an incredible new force.
Look for bombers and growlers to be released on December 15th. Dark Matter coffee will be available also.
Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Coffee)
Availability: 22oz Bombers, Draft. Limited seasonal release.
10% ABV
Cost & Limitations:
