Imperial Stout

Mikkeller “George” Barrel Aged Variation: Calvados

Remember about 3 months ago when BSJ mentioned that Mikkeller’s George imperial stout was coming into the U.S.?  Be prepared for barrel aged variations.

Brewed at Nogne-O. Imported by Shelton Brothers.  The regular edition of this beer has been out in Europe for a while now.

Style: Imperial Stout Continue Reading →

Sierra Nevada Knock On Wood

Sierra Nevada Knock On Wood.  Brewed with cocoa & chili pepper, aged in bourbon barrels.

Style: Imperial Stout (Cocoa, Chili, Barrel Aged)
Availability: Draft only, as of 1/19/12

9.2% ABV

 

Duclaw’s DOUBLE Naked Fish

Duclaw Brewing already has Naked Fish – a chocolate raspberry stout.   This is DOUBLE Naked Fish.  An imperial edition of the Naked Fish.

With double the rich dark chocolate and raspberry aroma and flavors of our Naked Fish stout, and Continue Reading →

Portsmouth Brewing Kate The Great 2012

Considered one of the best beers in the world, Kate The Great is only released one day a year at the brewery in New Hampshire.  The above is the 2012 label.

Style: Imperial Stout

 

Posted in Fegley's Brewworks, Videos

Fegley’s Bourbon Barrel Insidious [Video]

Fegley’s Bourbon Barrel Insidious.  Imperial Stout, 9% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Mikkeller

Mikkeller “George” Barrel Aged Variation: Bourbon

Mikkeller George Imperial Stout Bourbon BarrelsThis brings the total number of Mikkeller George imperial stout variations to four.  George (Non barrel) George in Calvados, Cognac, & now Bourbon.   Brewed at Nogne-O. Imported by Shelton Brothers. This beer has been out in Europe for a while now.

Style: Imperial Stout (Barrel Aged, Bourbon barrels)
Availability: 8.5oz bottles
Arrival: TBA

11.11% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Mikkeller

Mikkeller “George” Barrel Aged Variation: Cognac

Mikkeller George Imperial Stout Cognac AgedThe variations of  Mikkeller’s George imperial stout are headed to the United States, along with the regular edition.  You will soon see the Calvados Aged George, along with a Cognac Barrel Aged edition.   Cognac is a variation of brandy aged in French oak for at least two years.  In order to bear the name “cognac,” it must be distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes.  (A bit like how champagne must be made in a particular French region.)

Brewed at Nogne-O. Imported by Shelton Brothers. This beer has been out in Europe for a while now.

Style: Imperial Stout (Barrel Aged, Cognac barrels)
Availability: 8.5oz bottles
Arrival: TBA

11.11% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Mikkeller

Mikkeller “George” Barrel Aged Variation: Calvados

Mikkeller George Imperial Stout (Calvados)Remember about 3 months ago when BSJ mentioned that Mikkeller’s George imperial stout was coming into the U.S.?  Be prepared for barrel aged variations.

Brewed at Nogne-O. Imported by Shelton Brothers.  The regular edition of this beer has been out in Europe for a while now.

Style: Imperial Stout (Barrel Aged, Calvados barrels)
Availability: 8.5oz bottles
Arrival: TBA

11.11% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Sierra Nevada

Sierra Nevada Knock On Wood

Sierra Nevada Knock On WoodSierra Nevada Knock On Wood.  Brewed with cocoa & chili pepper, aged in bourbon barrels.

Style: Imperial Stout (Cocoa, Chili, Barrel Aged)
Availability: Draft only, as of 1/19/12

9.2% ABV

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Duclaw Brewing

Duclaw’s DOUBLE Naked Fish

Duclaw Double Naked FishDuclaw Brewing already has Naked Fish – a chocolate raspberry stout.   This is DOUBLE Naked Fish.  An imperial edition of the Naked Fish.

With double the rich dark chocolate and raspberry aroma and flavors of our Naked Fish stout, and an exquisitely dry, chocolately finish from the addition of chocolate during conditioning, it’s easy to become obsessed with catching this unique, monstrously flavorful stout, but be warned… you may need a bigger glass. 

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ chocolate, raspberries)
Availability: 22oz bombers
Arrival:

7.6% ABV 

 note: The above beer, artwork, and descriptions are tentative.  All aspects are subject to change at the whim of the brewery.  


 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Portsmouth Brewing

Portsmouth Brewing Kate The Great 2012

Portsmouth Brewing Kate The Great 2012Considered one of the best beers in the world, Kate The Great is only released one day a year at the brewery in New Hampshire.  The above is the 2012 label.

Style: Imperial Stout

 

by Reid Ramsay