# Bourbon Barrel-Aged Barleywine This Malt-Forward Barleywine Was Aged For 10 Months By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2022-03-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barleywine References: [brewbound](https://www.brewbound.com/news/buoy-beer-company-releases-the-fifth-vintage-of-its-barrel-aged-barleywine-series) & [buoybeer](https://www.buoybeer.com/?age-verified=a1197e15d6)  [Buoy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialedition-ipa) Beer Company, based in Astoria, Oregon, has launched the fifth generation iteration of 'Love, Lost at Sea,' a marvelously complex and unabashedly strong barrel-aged barleywine that owes its phenomenally brash character to the fact that it happened to spend 10 months aging in [Freeland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-blossom-liqueur) Spirits [bourbon barrels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-bourbon-expression). Released on Valentine's Day 2022, the 'Love, Lost at Sea 2022' barleywine has a malt-forward flavor profile that is supported by the use of Chocolate, British Crystal and British pale malts, with a hint of bitterness courtesy local Oregon hops. Available in 500-ml bottles in locations around Oregon and Washington, the 'Love, Lost at Sea 2022' barleywine also offers a visual treat by way of label artwork created by tattoo artist Aaron Toledo, who draws inspiration from subjects as diverse as the eccentricity of people and the beauty and force of the ocean and forest. Image Credit: Buoy Beer Company ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Barrel-aged Beverages:** There is an opportunity for beverage companies to incorporate barrel-aging into their production process to add complex and unique flavor profiles to their products. - **Local Sourcing:** Beverage companies can take advantage of local ingredients to cater to the growing demand for locally sourced and sustainable products. - **Collaboration with Artists:** By collaborating with artists, companies can not only enhance the visual appeal of their products but also potentially tap into new markets by connecting with art enthusiasts and collectors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Beer:** Craft breweries can experiment with barrel-aging techniques and collaborate with local artists to create unique and visually appealing products. - **Distilleries:** Distilleries can explore the use of barrel-aging in their production process for spirits and collaborate with local artists to enhance the packaging and branding of their products. - **Artisanal Beverage Producers:** Producers of artisanal beverages such as cider, mead, and wine can incorporate barrel-aging techniques, locally sourced ingredients, and artistic collaborations to differentiate themselves in the market and cater to consumers' evolving tastes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Barrel-Aged Maple Barleywine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-barleywine.md) - [Boozy Barrel-Aged Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrel-aged-ale.md) - [Barrel-Aged Christmas Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-ales.md) - [Barrel-Aged Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-imperial-stouts.md) - [Bold Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-stout.md) - [Robustly Barrel-Aged Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrel-aged-imperial-stout.md) - [Decadent English-Style Barley Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-henry.md) - [Colossal Strong Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strong-ale.md) - [Bold Bourbon Barrel Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-barrel-ale.md)