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Normally
content to sit back and rule his empire from a distance, pulling the
strings of crime and punishment, the Old Godfather has decided to make a
rare appearance, and a gesture of good faith. He’s authorized Speakeasy
Ales & Lagers to release a limited batch of Barrel-Aged Old
Godfather Barleywine, which has never been bottled or served on draft to
the public. Until now, the beer was only used as blending component in
Speakeasy’s Syndicate Series.
The beer will be sold for the first time on January 23 during a release party
at the Speakeasy Ales & Lagers Tap Room, coinciding with the start
of San Francisco Beer Week. It will be available for purchase on draft
and in bottles. Then Barrel-Aged Old Godfather will be shipped to all of
Speakeasy’s distribution territories.
Barrel-Aged
Old Godfather Barleywine is a fifty-fifty blend of fresh barleywine and
vintage batches that were gracefully aged in High West bourbon barrels
from 1 to 2 years. The beer pours a reddish amber with beige lacing.
Aromas of tropical and dried fruit, vanilla, and a touch of bourbon
dominate, giving way to complex blend of flavors reminiscent of raisins,
nuts, and dark bread. A spicy hop bite of citrus peel rounds out the
rich mouth feel. The beer finished at 9.5% ABV and 85 IBUs.
Speakeasy
Ales & Lagers recommends pairing this beer with bacon wrapped
dates, manchego cheese, and quince jam. Or simply enjoy this barleywine
as a digestif after a hearty meal. Barrel-Aged Old Godfather Barleywine
is a heavy sipper that can stand alone, and will benefit from years of
cellaring, developing new refinements in character over time.
Quick Facts
Name: Barrel-Aged Old Godfather Barleywine
URL: http://www.goodbeer.com/ ABV: 9.5% Style: Barrel-Aged Barleywine Ale Barrels: High West Bourbon Blend: Fifty-fifty Fresh Barleywine & Aged 1-2 years Availability: January - March Formats: Draft & 22oz. bottles Distribution: AZ, CA, DE, PA, MA, NH, NY, NJ, NV, OR, RI, VA, WA |
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About Speakeasy Ales & Lagers
In 1997 a wily band of bootleggers led by
homebrewer Forest Gray were inspired to bring their exceptional brews
from the underground to the masses, defiantly producing small batches of
beer in a secret warehouse in San Francisco. Starting with a single,
iconic beer, Prohibition Ale, Speakeasy now brews a wide array of
acclaimed beers including Big Daddy IPA, Payback Porter, Double Daddy,
Scarface Imperial Stout and many more, which are distributed across the
entire West Coast and other major U.S. markets.
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