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Boozy Barrel-Aged Ales

This Ale's Complex Flavor Profile Comes From Being Aged For Over a Year

— January 12, 2022 — Lifestyle
Living the Dream Brewing, a craft brewery based in Colorado, has launched a delicious new barrel-aged ale that offers a combination of old-school flavor profiles as well as more modern notes, making it a suitably complex and appropriate brew with which to kick off the New Year.

The Festivus Fireside Barrel Aged Olde Ale is initially brewed with uncrystallized syrup before then being aged for a period of over a year in bourbon barrels, giving it a bold and boozy flavor that's certainly reminiscent of old-world ales. The end result is a beverage that has hints of dark fruit and plenty of oak and bourbon notes.

With an ABV of 9 percent, this particular barrel-aged ale is both approachable and unabashedly boozy, making it the perfect beverage to sip indoors when it's cold and inhospitable out.

Image Credit: Living the Dream Brewing
Trend Themes
1. Barrel-aged Craft Beers - Craft breweries are experimenting with aging beer in barrels, creating unique and complex flavor profiles.
2. Old-world Ales - A return to traditional brewing styles and flavors is becoming popular among craft beer enthusiasts.
3. High-abv Beverages - Consumers are seeking out more potent alcoholic beverages, such as barrel-aged ales with an ABV of 9% or higher.
Industry Implications
1. Craft Brewing - Craft breweries can explore new flavor profiles by experimenting with barrel-aging techniques.
2. Alcohol and Beverage - Innovative brewing and aging techniques can differentiate craft breweries and attract consumers seeking unique and complex flavors.
3. Hospitality and Tourism - Restaurants, bars, and hotels can offer barrel-aged ales as a premium and high-ABV option to attract niche craft beer consumers.
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