When we first encountered this beer, fresh, in 2010 I wrote of a challenging sipper of an American barleywine that seemed to fade in and out between aggressive hoppiness to cloying sweetness. Years in the cellar has done this beer well. Very well, in fact.
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Central Waters’ “Brewers Reserve” Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout Imperial Stout, ABV 10% Sayeth the Guys: KARL: …or “CWBBACS” for short.
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Central Waters says: “A Bourbon Barrel aged Imperial Stout made with freshly roasted Emy J’s Coffee. This beer is as complex as it gets. Flavors of vanilla, tannins, and coffee meld together to create a flavor as deep as the ravines of the Peruvian Andes!” Central Waters Peruvian Morning Imperial Stout, 8.5% ABV Sayeth the [...]
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Central Waters says: “Flavors of bourbon, malt, and hops meld quite good. Served at cellar temp like it should Unified in one voice, Our fans can rejoice Charlie now comes aged in wood!” Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Barleywine American Barleywine, 11.5% ABV Sayeth the Guys: Ryan: The commercial description above referencing “Charlie” is a nod [...]
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Central Waters says: “The brewery’s most highly sought after beer, this imperial stout is aged to perfection in oak bourbon barrels. Look for this tasty treat to contain hints of bourbon and vanilla with roasted overtones that is sure to please any connoisseur’s palate. Serve this beer at cellar temperature from a snifter glass, and [...]
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Central Waters says: “Can you say Palate Wrecker? This double IPA comes in at 108 IBUs. As hoppy as it gets with a mouthful of citrus flavors. Grab one today and illuminate your taste buds.” Central Waters Illumination Double IPA Double IPA, 9% ABV Sayeth the Guys: Ryan: I was skeptical about this release from [...]
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