Six unique WoodWorker releases await you this Saturday.
In the fall of 2018, we set out to brew a modern take on a classic American Barleywine. We wanted the richness of the style, with a bit less sweetness, we wanted a bit more hop flavor and aroma and we wanted more of a clean slate so as to reveal a deeper barrel character from the barrels it was agedin.
If you've fancied yourself a nightcap after a day spent at Holiday Ale Fest, a stop into Baerlic Brewing is order.
Made of their "beloved Night Howler Imperial Stout", the brewers of Baerlic saturated several previous-use barrels from Booker's, Westward, as well as a few rum casks. The result, according to the brewers, has been fantastic after a year of anticipation. Which is why you probably want to stop by to recover one of four variants including;
WoodWorker Night Howler Imperial Stout, aged in Booker's Bourbon Casks. 10.5% ABV.
WoodWorker Night Howler Mexican Chocolate, Imperial Stout aged in Bookers Bourbon Casks with cocoa, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chilis. 10.5% ABV.
WoodWorker Night Howler Coffee/Cocoa/Vanilla, Imperial Stout aged in Westward Single Malt Whiskey Barrels with Water Ave Coffee, Vanilla, and Cocoa. 10.5% ABV.
WoodWorker Night Howler Ginger, Coconut, and Vanilla, Imperial Stout aged in Rum barrels with coconut, vanilla, and ginger. 10.5%
The brewery not simply resting with four variants of their Imperial Stout are releasing Perpetual Astonishment aged in Booker's bourbon and Westward whiskey barrels.
We decided on a blend of Maris Otter and Golden Promise malts for the base (no caramel malts this time around) and a rather assertive hop charge of El Dorado and Cascade hops. We went a little strong on the hops knowing that it would diminish over the year it spent in Bourbon Barrels. What we ended up with is a delightful beer with huge notes of candied orange, vanilla, and sweet rolls with a strong, yet balanced hop presence. And it goes down easy with a bright bourbon backend on the finish.
Look for WoodWorker Perpetual Astonishment Blond Barleywine, aged in Booker's bourbon barrels or Westward Single Malt barrels with Coffee, Cocoa, and Vanilla; both at 9.8% ABV.
In addition to these, the brewery has a limited number of vintage releases including;
2014 WW Dinosaur Head - mixed Fermentation sour ale with Pluots
2016 WW Old Blood & Guts - American Barleywine aged in Heaven Hill Bourbon casks
2017 WW Harshmellow Mountain - Belgian Golden Strong aged in second use gin casks with Brett Brux
2017 WW Black Grove - Imperial Stout aged in Heaven Hill Bourbon Barrels
2017 WW Collusion - Dulce de Leche Imperial Stout aged in Weller Bourbon Barrels
2017 WW Collusion Coffee/Vanilla - Dulce de Leche Imperial Stout aged in Weller Bourbon Barrels
Finally, don't forget to check out the WoodWorker Holiday Market to check off some gifts for friends, family, or yourself.
For more information on the brewery, including address and current releases visit http://baerlicbrewing.com/.
About Baerlic Brewing Company
Say bear-lick…like a bear licking the foam off a frosty mug. Etymologically, it’s an old-english adjective meaning “of barley.” As in there’s beer and then there’s baerlic beer! But feel free to use it whenever you want to describe something that you can’t get enough of. As in: “These waffles are baerlic!”
