Vanilla Beans

Terrapin Tiramisu-Hoo Joins Special Reserve Series

Terrapin Tiramisu-Hoo has joined the brewery’s Special Reserve Series.

This edition is based off of Terrapin’s Moo-Hoo Milk Stout, brewed at a higher alcohol by volume, with cocoa nibs, coffee, and vanilla. The nibs come from Nashville, Tennessee’s Olive & Sinclair. (Note, the Continue Reading →

Perennial Abraxas bottle pick-up this week

Perennial Abraxas, the brewery’s highly sought after imperial stout brewed with chilies, vanilla beans and cinnamon, returns in November. Tickets for the release go on sale on October 15th, 2015 (9 AM CST).

Tickets are $70 dollars. Purchaser will receive 2 Continue Reading →

Posted in Don't Miss This, Wicked Weed Brewing Co

Wicked Weed Milk & Cookies Imperial Milk Stout released today

Wicked Weed Milk & Cookies Imperial Milk Stout has been released by the Asheville, North Carolina brewery.

The brewery announced today that Wicked Weed Milk & Cookies Imperial Milk Stout bottles are on sales at the brewery, will limited distribution following shortly after. The beer is brewed with golden raisins, vanilla, and cinnamon.

Milk &Cookies Stout transports us to our childhood kitchens where freshly baked cinnamon-raisin cookies warmed us against winter nights and familiar grandparent voices permeate the sounds of the night. Hints of cold milk, sweet vanilla, and hearty oatmeal overwhelm and remind us that our memories are forever lead by our senses. In this case, we are led home.

Wicked Weed Milk & Cookies Imperial Milk Stout is a 16.9 ounce bottle offering.

Style: Imperial Milk Stout (w/ Cinnamon, Vanilla, Golden Raisins, Lactose.)
Availability: 16.9oz bottles
Release: 12/10/15

8.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Orpheus Brewing

Orpheus The Ferryman Imperial Stout ships this week

Orpheus The Ferryman Imperial Stout bottles ship out the first week of December. The imperial stout is brewed with hazelnuts and vanilla beans.

Approach Charon, and pay the price to be taken the land of emptiness and silence. Stare deep into The Ferryman, and be transfixed by the blackness of this Imperial Stout, while the enticing, rich aroma of chocolate, hazelnuts, and vanilla pulls you in, soothing you to stillness.

Atlanta artist Tanner Wilson created the artwork for Orpheus The Ferryman Imperial Stout.  Available in 22 ounce bottles and draft.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Hazelnuts, Vanilla Beans, Candi Sugar)
Hops: Apollo
Malts: Golden Promise, Munich, Simpsons DRC, Honey Malt, Simpsons Honey Brown, Chocolate Wheat, Roast Barley, Black, Flaked Barley

Availability: 22oz Bottles, Draft. Limited.
Release: December, 2015

10.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Terrapin Beer Company

Terrapin Tiramisu-Hoo Joins Special Reserve Series

Terrapin Tiramisu-Hoo has joined the brewery’s Special Reserve Series.

This edition is based off of Terrapin’s Moo-Hoo Milk Stout, brewed at a higher alcohol by volume, with cocoa nibs, coffee, and vanilla. The nibs come from Nashville, Tennessee’s Olive & Sinclair. (Note, the brewery tells Beer Street Journal they are still finalizing the final recipe.)

Soak up all the flavor in our newest reserve series beer, “Tiramisu-Hoo” Imperial Milk Stout. With all the attributes of a finely executed dessert, we have managed to create a beer  that is layered with all the goodness you would expect from a succulent slice of Italian history.

Terrapin Tiramisu-Hoo follows Maggie’s Blackberry Cobbler in the series. Look for it in 22 ounce bottles and draft for a limited time.

Style: Imperial Milk Stout (w/ Cocoa Nibs, Coffee, Vanilla, Lactose)
Availability: 22oz Bottles, Draft. Limited.
Release: November, 2015

8.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Perennial Artisan Ales, Seasonal Return

Perennial Abraxas bottle pick-up this week

Perennial Abraxas, the brewery’s highly sought after imperial stout brewed with chilies, vanilla beans and cinnamon, returns in November. Tickets for the release go on sale on October 15th, 2015 (9 AM CST).

Tickets are $70 dollars. Purchaser will receive 2 bottles of 2015 Perennial Abraxas, 1 bottle of Perennial Coffee Abraxas, and an Abraxas bottle bag.

An Imperial Stout brewed with ancho chili peppers, cacao nibs, vanilla beans, and cinnamon sticks. Pouring deep brown with a thick head, this beer has a complex body with a delicious lingering roastiness. Abraxas is brewed with unique ingredients intended to challenge and excite the palate. It may be enjoyed right away or allowed to age in the bottle. Vertical tastings are encouraged. Perennial Artisan Ales is a small batch craft brewery dedicated to producing unique, premium beers. Our beers are brewed with the experimental, seasoned craft beer drinker in mind.

Those with tickets can pick up their bottle on the following days:

Tuesday, November 10th
Wednesday, November 11th
Thursday, November 12th
Friday, November 13th
Saturday, November 14th

Pick up dates and times are not transferable. Valid ID needed, NO PROXIES.

If you don’t have, or don’t want to do the ticket thing, you can fight off the beer hoards on November 14th for your own bottle.

Distribution will occur to all Perennial markets in mid-November.

Most important: TICKET LINK (Opens in new window)

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Chilies. Vanilla Beans. Cinnamon.)
Availability: 750ml Bottles, Draft (Limited)
Release: November 10th, 2015

10% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in AleSmith Brewing, Don't Miss This, New Releases

Alesmith Hawaiian Speedway Stout bottles sell out, draft coming soon

Your chance for Alesmith Hawaiian Speedway Stout bottles might have come and gone today, but there will draft at select bars and restaurants later in November.

Today (November 9th), tickets went on sale (and sold out) for Alesmith Hawaiian Speedway Stout bottles. The coffee-infused imperial stout features toasted coconut flakes, vanilla beans, and rare Ka’u coffee beans from Hawaii’s big island. A rare treat indeed.

Tickets came and went on Brown Paper Tickets today. Your next shot at this beer will be a bar or restaurant that sells Alesmith. Happy Hunting.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Coffee, Toasted Coconut, Vanilla Beans)
Availability: 750ml Bottles, Draft. Limited.
Distribution (Draft): AZ, CA, CO, CT, IL, MA, MN, NC, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, VA, VT, WA, WI
Release: November, 2015

12% ABV

Above, Alesmith Hawaiian Speedway Stout is pictured next to Alesmith Barrel Aged Speedway Stout, that was on sale as well.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Deschutes Brewing, Headlines

Deschutes Cognac Barrel Aged The Abyss, a December hopeful

Deschutes Cognac Barrel Aged The Abyss is looking like a December, 2015 release.

This year marks the 10th bottling of Deschutes The Abyss. To celebrate this milestone, the brewers have created three editions of the popular imperial stout – the regular edition, one 100% aged in rye whiskey barrels, and the above, aged 100% in cognac barrels.

Deschutes Cognac Barrel Aged The Abyss (note: assuming this is the final nomenclature) starts as an imperial stout, brewed with licorice, black strap molasses, and vanilla. Then it is 100% barrel aged in cognac barrels.

Imperial stout brewed with black strap molasses, licorice, cherry bark with vanilla added. Aged 12 months in cognac barrels.

Deschutes Cognac Barrel Aged The Abyss carries the subtitle of “Remarkably limited release”. The brewery tells Beer Street Journal that while the beer is ready when it’s ready, they are hoping for a December release.

Obviously, the brewery has not yet announced this offering.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Molasses, Vanilla, Licorice, Cherry Bark. Barrel Aged. Cognac. )
Availability: 22oz Bottles. Limited Release.
Arrival: December (Estimated)

11% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Bruery Terreux, Don't Miss This, Jester King Brewery, New Releases

Bruery Terreux Imperial Cabinet, brewed with Jester King

Bruery Terreux Imperial Cabinet has just debuted, a collaboration with Austin, Texas based Jester King Brewery.

Imperial Cabinet is a barrel-fermented farmhouse ale, inspired by the New Orleans Ramos Gin Fizz cocktail.

Since the cocktail uses gin, which has a strong botanical flavor, rosemary, lavender, juniper, and cubeb pepper were added to the boil along with dried orange blossoms. The beer’s tartness and acidity grew over the 10 months in barrels.

During the final weeks, orange peel, lemon zest, lime zest, and vanilla beans were added to the barrels.

Bruery Terreux Imperial Cabinet was fermented with a blend of both brewery’s mixed cultures used for wild fermentations.

Due to pathetic Texas laws, Bruery Terreux Imperial Cabinet will not be sold in Jester King’s home state. Bottles debuted in the Bruery tap room on October 30th.

Style: American Wild Ale (w/ Juniper, Lavender, Rosemary, Cubeb Pepper, Orange Blossoms/Zest, Lime Zest, Vanilla Beans)
Availability: 750ml Bottles
Release: 10/30/15

8.3% ABV

by Reid Ramsay