From Big Boss:
Big Boss Brewing Collaborates with Olmeca Altos Distillery & Avion Tequila to Create A One of a Kind Beer
With help from friends at the Raleigh Times Bar and the distributors of Avion Tequila, Big Boss Brewing Company initiated an eleven (11) month process of acquiring
tequila barrels from Olmeca Altos Distillery in Jalisco, Mexico to create a limited-edition brew called Muerto Viviente- further adding to the brewery's 'Strange Cargo'
series. Come celebrate as this specialty ale is released to the masses in a pre-Cinco De Mayo First Friday at the Raleigh Times, May 2 at 6pm featuring beer, tequila,
live music, and more!
Raleigh, North Carolina- April 29, 2014
It all started as a 'what if.' No stranger to barrel-aging,
Big Boss Brewing is always on the lookout for what's next
in this specific trend. A conversation over lunch sparked
the eight (8) month acquisition and three (3) month aging
process. Eleven (11) months in all, Muerto Viviente was
born- a 9% Belgian Dark Ale aged in Avion Reposado
Tequila Barrels featuring pure agave nectar and pink
peppercorn. The barrels arrived at the brewery around
Christmas (only fitting) and brewers Brad Wynn and Bobby
McInerny decided on this specific combination to highlight
the oak, vanilla, and pepper notes the tequila left behind.
Avion and Olmeca Altos purchase used bourbon barrels
from the United States to age their spirits. With tequila
barrels being difficult to acquire and in short excess
supply, Big Boss is among only a handful of breweries in
the US to experiment with this aging process. Excitement
over the barrels crossing the border, anticipation of
delivery and the thought 'this is actually happening' lead
the brewery and its collaborating partners to plan an event
downtown Raleigh will never forget. The Raleigh Times
First Friday draws a crowd worthy of closing off an entire
block and with May 2 leading up to Cinco de Mayo it only
seemed appropriate to release Muerto Viviente on this
date. Representatives from Avion Tequila and Olmeca
Altos will be providing samples to event-goers as well for
quite the spirited night.
Big Boss Brewing Company was founded in 2006 and shipped its first beer in the spring of 2007. Big Boss came to fruition when UNC alum
Geoff Lamb returned to the triangle and combined forces with Brewmaster Brad Wynn who possesses almost 20 years of experience to include
several years at Victory, Wild Goose, and Native Brewing Company. Big Boss Brewing first launched its barrel-aging program in 2008 with the
use of American bourbon barrels and has expanded its scope to wine barrels and large-scale foeders resulting in 'Strange Cargo'. The brewery
is centrally located just north of downtown Raleigh at 1249 Wicker Drive.
Both Avion and Olmeca Altos Tequilas are owned by Pernod Ricard and distributed locally by Southern Wine & Spirits. Avion Tequila has risen
to stardom based on its appearance on the hit show, Entourage, and for its top quality taste which is evident by winning double gold medals at
the past two (2) San Francisco Spirits Festivals. Olmeca Altos uses a 500 year-old traditional and artisanal method of harvesting blue agave, the
building block of tequila, that consists of a two (2) ton millstone made of volcanic rock bringing out as much sweet and herbal agave notes as
possible. Both Tequilas offer un-aged (Silver or Plata) selections as well as aged (Reposado and Anejo) options.
Since 2006 The Raleigh Times Bar has established itself as a timeless, local watering hole. Raleigh's past, present, and future are on display
in this beautifully restored circa 1906 structure that once housed a printing-press for the Capitol City until 1989. The Raleigh Times bar has
received recognition as one of Draft Magazine’s Top 100 Beer Bars with detail to their local craft and Belgian selection. An extensive cocktail
menu and a focus on exceptional cuisine, featuring hand-crafted takes on classic bar fare, are all newsworthy additions to Downtown Raleigh at
14 East Hargett Street.
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