Mother Earth

Don’t let it fool you. This is an imperial stout first and foremost. Deep dark malts lend espresso notes and British crystal malts contribute the perfect toffee and caramel flavor. Despite the dry finish there is a wonderful molasses character compliments of brown cane sugar, and just enough residual sugar to finish full-bodied but never cloying. The peanut butter is simply featured to augment what is already there…a fantastic example of a legendary beer style.

Blending is a very important part of creating a balanced and drinkable beer, but also adds to its complexity of flavor, so once we fully committed to growing our barrel program, I started stockpiling big stouts for the various flavor profiles in anticipation of future releases. Without that type of preparation, barrel-aging can yield mixed results. Having reliable staples to pull from gives us more control of the finished product. This year's Autumn was really fun to brew because we also added a massive amount of oats making the beer extra creamy, and toasted coconut for a fresh, but desert-like flavor. This is one of the most complex vintages to date.

Scotch Ales are the holy grail of the big-beer category. Our BA Autumn offering is laid down in wet oak Bourbon Whiskey casks to absorb rich tannins and deep color. Dark Crystal malts are selected to impart distinct notes of caramel, raisins and Creme Brulee. The addition of U.K. Noble Hops round out the flavor with a balanced earthy finish.

Barrel Aged Imperial Peanut Butter Stout (Sin Tax)

Tasting notes on the back of the bottle:
Marshmallow
Graham Cracker
Peanut Butter Cup

Bourbon Barrel Aged Seasonal

Stout aged in oak barrels and brewed with raspberries.

Barrel Aged Imperial Stout

Tasting notes on the back of the bottle:
Semi- Sweet Chocolate
Blackstrap Molasses
French Roast