I can’t believe it’s over 10-years now that I first tasted the imperial stout that today’s beer is based on. The year was 2009 and the beer was called Black Tuesday from The Bruery In Placentia, CA. This Bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout literally set the standard for what a BA imperial stout should be and it became the precursor to literally thousands of barrel-aged stouts to follow.
Today we’re sampling So Happens It’s Tuesday and it is also a Bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout, however this beer has what the Bruery calls a “more approachable” AbV of 15.3%-AbV compared to the 19%-AbV of the original Black Tuesday. So Happens It’s Tuesday will also be packaged in a more approachable 16oz can rather than the 750ml bottles of Black Tuesday.
This beer is a result of 12-years of experience with barrel aging at The Bruery, and as they put it, “The Bruery’s barrel program is one of the country's finest. Home to over 3000 barrels, The Bruery has spent over 12 years perfecting the craft of barrel-aged beers. No detail is left unexplored; between the barrel’s size, type, and style, the impact of wood on beer is intricate and complex. Bruers taste barrels daily, carefully monitoring for specific characteristics and development. That’s just the beginning: the blending is really where the magic happens. The final beer that results from these efforts is truly a canvas, the unique barrels making up the color pallet. Quality is of the utmost importance at The Bruery – no beer leaves The Bruery before it is 100% ready.”
Of course you know I’m already 100% ready to sample it…so off we go…
The Bruery So Happens It’s Tuesday
ABV: 15.3%
Style: Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout
Packaging: 16oz cans
Appearance: Deep black/brown
Aroma: Bourbon, vanilla, oak, caramel and molasses
Mouthfeel: Robust and light carbonation
Taste: Vanilla, Bourbon, Molasses, caramel, figs, boozy and dark chocolate
Overall: So Happens It’s Tuesday has to be one of my favorite big barrel-aged imperial stouts. The beer is robust and complex with a depth and character that’s hard to describe. The mouthfeel and finish make you want another sip and the satisfying flavors of chocolate, Bourbon, vanilla and molasses make for a flavorful imperial stout. Overall this beer sets a really high bar for other barrel-aged imperial stouts to follow, and I think it is one of the better examples you will find.
So Happens It’s Tuesday is available now in 16oz cans with 750ml bottles also available at the brewery.
The Bruery also offers delivery across California, Nevada, Virginia, New Hampshire, Vermont, North Dakota, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, with complimentary delivery on first-time orders over $75. Fans can start getting their world-class, innovative beers right now by heading to TheBruery.com. The Bruery is also proud to offer:
- Loakal Delivery across Orange County, Los Angeles County, and Washington D.C. for all orders placed before 2 PM on TheBruery.com. Delivery is complimentary for orders over $50.
- Delivery across CA, NV, DC, PA, VA, VT, ND, OH, and NH
- Same-day pick-up for orders placed on TheBruery.com at their Fulfillment Center in Orange County and The Bruery Store in Washington D.C.
- Availability at bottle shops and grocery stores in 29 states. Use TheBruery.com/find to find their beer on shelves and on tap across the country.
So get out there and try this beer for yourself…and when you do try it, be sure to let us know what YOU think.
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