Wine Aged

Green Flash Natura Morta Plum Releases July 12th

Green Flash Natura Morta Plum is the third entry into the brewery’s new “Cellar 3” program. Recently, the brewery opened a new barrel aged location/warehouse/tap room dubbed ‘Cellar 3’, from which beers like Flanders Drive and Silva Stout are a part.

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Sierra Nevada Barrel-Aged Ovila Dubbel Reappears

Sierra Nevada Barrel-Aged Ovila Dubbel is headed back to distribution soon. Back in September of 2012, bottles of the collaboration with the Abbey of  New Clairvaux were distributed and limited to California.

This round, Sierra Nevada aged Ovila Dubbel in red wine and bourbon Continue Reading →

Hangar 24 First Crush, June 27th

Hangar 24 First Crush, a sour ale with Syrah grape juice, aged in red wine barrels goes on sale June 27th.

To create Hangar 24 First Crush, the brewery blend their stock of Syrah wine barrels that contain sour red ale. Continue Reading →

Burial The Crucifix Releases June 6th

Burial The Crucifix releases today in Asheville, North Carolina. The belgian-style tripel was aged in a blend of red wine barrels.

Burial The Crucifix joins Skillet Donut Stout 16 ounce cans as a dual release. Available in 750ml bottles, $17 each.

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Allagash Little Sal Hits Tap Room

Allagash Little Sal the brewery’s first beer brewed with brewed with blueberries was released in the brewery’s Portland, Maine taproom.

Little Sal is a sour, red beer, aged on two pounds of blueberries per gallon for six months in Continue Reading →

Posted in Avery Brewing, Don't Miss This, New Releases

Avery Ill Dolia: The Most Rare & Expensive Barrels, July 12th

Avery Ill Dolia is #29 in the brewery’s coveted barrel aged series. This release breaks the bank, as the brewery filled the rarest and most expensive barrels they have in their arsenal.

Avery Ill Dolia is an American wild ale, 44% aged in Madeira, 31% in Cabernet Sauvignon, and 25% Carcavelos barrels.

No. 29 is a Byzantine and beautiful blend from the rarest and most expensive barrels we’ve ever filled. And worth every damn penny.

Avery Ill Dolia was bottled in May, 2015. The beer will release on Sunday, July 12th.

Avery Fortuna (No. 28) was just recently released.

Style: American Wild/Sour Ale (w/ Barrel Aged. Wine Aged.)
Availability: 12oz bottles. 285 cases produced.
Release: 7/12/15

8.2% ABV

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

Green Flash Natura Morta Plum Releases July 12th

Green Flash Natura Morta Plum is the third entry into the brewery’s new “Cellar 3” program. Recently, the brewery opened a new barrel aged location/warehouse/tap room dubbed ‘Cellar 3’, from which beers like Flanders Drive and Silva Stout are a part.

Green Flash Natura Morta Plum is a saison fermented in oak foudres, then aged in red wine barrels with an Italian plum puree.

The result is a delicate balance of tart plum, rosewater and almond notes with a sophisticated, dry finish.

This limited release arrives July 12th, 2015 in 750ml, corked and caged bottles. A special release party is planned at the Cellar 3 facility in San Diego, California.

Style: Saison (w/ Plums. Barrel Aged. Wine Aged.)
Availability: 750ml Bottles, Corked & Caged. Limited release.
Release: 7/12/15 (First release)

5.5% ABV

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

Sierra Nevada Barrel-Aged Ovila Dubbel Reappears

Sierra Nevada Barrel-Aged Ovila Dubbel is headed back to distribution soon. Back in September of 2012, bottles of the collaboration with the Abbey of  New Clairvaux were distributed and limited to California.

This round, Sierra Nevada aged Ovila Dubbel in red wine and bourbon barrels.

…a complex blend of caramel-like malt flavors with notes of black cherry and vanilla

Sierra Nevada Barrel-Aged Ovila Dubbel is available in 750ml corked and caged bottles.

Style: Dubbel (Barrel Aged. Red Wine, Bourbon.)
Release: July, 2015

7.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Hangar 24, New Releases

Hangar 24 First Crush, June 27th

Hangar 24 First Crush, a sour ale with Syrah grape juice, aged in red wine barrels goes on sale June 27th.

To create Hangar 24 First Crush, the brewery blend their stock of Syrah wine barrels that contain sour red ale. The mix of 18 month old barrels, plus the grape juice addition give the beer a unique character.

…the addition of Syrah grape juice after primary fermentation adds vinous, tannic notes of red wine, ripe fruit and leather.

Hangar 24 First Crush is available in 750ml bottles, when the brewery opens on June 27th. $20 per bottle, no limit. Releasing alongside another sour, Sanquinello.

Style: American Wild/Sour Ale (w/ Grape Juice. Wine Barrel Aged)
Availability: 750ml Bottles
Release: 6/27/15

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Great Divide, Headlines

Great Divide 21st Anniversary Sour Ale Debuts This Weekend

Great Divide 21st Anniversary beer is a departure from the previous birthday releases.

If you’ve been following Great Divide’s Anniversary Series, you’ve seen oak aged imperial IPAs, a strong ale with birch syrup, and a Belgian-style ale with grape juice. This year, the brewery is releasing a sour ale, aged in red wine barrels.

This American sour is a celebration of 21 years of brewing with Bold Character. This commemorative release opens up with a bright, tart, kiwi and citrus notes before mellowing out with a hint of oak and subtle white wine-like character. Soured with lactobacillus and brettanomyces and aged for 9 months in wine barrels, 21st Anniversary  is notably complex while retaining a delicate approachability.

Great Divide 21st Anniversary debuts on June 13th, at Great Divide’s second location in Denver on Brighton Boulevard.

Style: American Wild Ale (Wine Barrel Aged)
Availability: 750ml Bottles
Release: 6/13/15

6.2% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Burial Beer Co, New Releases

Burial The Crucifix Releases June 6th

Burial The Crucifix releases today in Asheville, North Carolina. The belgian-style tripel was aged in a blend of red wine barrels.

Burial The Crucifix joins Skillet Donut Stout 16 ounce cans as a dual release. Available in 750ml bottles, $17 each.

Style: Belgian-style Tripel (Red Wine Aged)
Availability: 750ml bottles
Release: 6/6/16

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Image via Burial Beer Co. 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Allagash Brewing, New Releases

Allagash Little Sal Hits Tap Room

Allagash Little Sal the brewery’s first beer brewed with brewed with blueberries was released in the brewery’s Portland, Maine taproom.

Little Sal is a sour, red beer, aged on two pounds of blueberries per gallon for six months in a red wine barrel. The finished beer is dark violet in color, with earthy aromas of blueberry and oak, and juicy, tart flavors of blueberry.

Allagash Little Sal is available in 375ml bottles, in the brewery’s tap room. No distribution for this offering.

Style: American Wild Ale (w/ Blueberries. Red Wine Barrel Aged.)
Availability: 375ml bottles
Released: 5/30/15

6.5% ABV

Article updated to include release details. Image via Allagash Brewing

by Reid Ramsay