Barrel-aged Beer : April 2010

It's that time of the month again (the first) when we release another of our barrel-aged beers.

This month we've selected a blend of two versions of our Pro-Am Barley Wine. Originally brewed back in September of 2008, we aged some of the batch in a Syrah barrel from DeLille Cellars in Woodinville and some in a Bourbon barrel from Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky.

The Syrah version has taken on a bit of cherry tartness while the Bourbon version has maintained all the char and vanilla it had when we first tapped it in late 2009. Together they are divine! Enjoy.

One small keg will be tapped at each of our pubs TODAY, so hurry in for your taste of this unique concoction.

Barrel-Aged Event in Burien : May 9

We'll host a barrel-aged beer sampling and tapas-style food pairing during Seattle Beer Week.

The cost is $40.00 per person (incl. tax + tip) and will include five samples of beer we've aged in various barrels, including bourbon, brandy, syrah, and a couple of sour versions out of brettanomyces-inoculated french wine barrels.

The event will take place in Burien on Saturday, May 9, starting at 6:00 PM. Space is limited, so make reservations early. Call 206.246.4211 [1st session SOLD OUT!]