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Drinking Socially - S3 Ep. 10 - From The Cellar

Episode Summary

One of the questions we see often is about 'Cellaring' beer. How to do it best? What beers to age? There is no easy answer to this question of science and magic — but join Harrison and Jon and Jenn! as we talk about what happens under the cap after a few years on the shelf. We begin the episode by drinking a 'fresh' beer, and then finish opening some 6-year-old beers!

Episode Notes

Correction:

At the 28:00 mark; we are talking about Oxygen in beer.  

Harrison mentions "500 Parts Per Million" of DO (Dissolved Oxygen).  The correct measurement is Parts Per Billion. (Reference) 

Huge Cheers to Greig M for bringing this to our attention!

What We’re Drinking:

Barrel-Aged Narwhal by Sierra Nevada Brewing

• ABV: 11.9%
• IBU: 50
• Notes: Barrel-Aged Narwhal is our deliciously dark Imperial Stout aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels. Barrel aging is a strange science; it mellows some characteristics of the original beer while intensifying others. Narwhal’s aggressive roastiness has calmed, but the rich, chocolate-like malt backbone is brought to the fore. Black as midnight, this intense stout is complex with notes of cocoa and espresso balanced with hints of vanilla and toasted coconut from the oak casks. Nearly as rare as it’s nautical namesake, try Barrel-Aged Narwhal while you can because like the creature itself, it will soon dive into the depths and leave nary a trace behind.

Jon's Cellar: Black Ops by Brooklyn Brewery (2017 Version)

• ABV: 10.7%
• IBU: 70
• Notes: Intense Russian imperial stout aged in bourbon barrels and 100% bottle refermented.

Harrison's Cellar: Big Bad Baptist by Epic Brewing Co (Release #33)

• ABV: 11.8%
• IBU: N/A
• Notes: One Big Bad Imperial Stout with Cocoa nibs and Coffee beans. Each season's release uses a different dark roasted coffee.

Jenn's Cellar: Barrel Aged Wee Heavy by AleSmith Brewing Company (2014 Version)

• ABV: 10%
• IBU: N/A
• Notes: A classic Scotch Ale. Scotch ales are typically sweet and malty, with a very subdued dose of hops– just enough to provide balance. AleSmith Wee Heavy is a wonderful interpretation of this traditional Scotch style. A year spent in bourbon barrels adds another layer of rich sweetness.

Badge Notes:

Any version of these base beers (Any Year) should still unlock the Drinking Socially Podcast badge.

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Would You Rather:

• You receive a brand new 2020 Stout/Sour/Quad/Etc.... but only one. Do you drink it right away? or stash it for later?

Show Notes:

• You can learn more about Jenn's podcast using the links below:
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