# Bold Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stouts This Beer Promises An Unabashedly Boozy Sipping Experience By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2022-01-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-stout References: [brewbound](https://www.brewbound.com/news/river-north-brewery-announces-first-single-cask-series-release-of-2022) & [rivernorthbrewery](https://www.rivernorthbrewery.com)  [River North Brewery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-imperial-stouts), one of Colorado's most venerated brewers of high-quality beers, has launched a new barrel-aged stout from its special Single Cask collection, which aims to highlight the unique qualities and profiles of different barrels through various beverages released to the drinking public over the course of the year. The first Single Cask release of the year, [Double](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fudge-stout) Avarice, takes the form of an imperial stout with an eye-catching ABV of 15.2 percent, making it an ideal beverage for those looking for a comfortably heavy and complex sipper with which to get through the colder months. This particular barrel-aged stout is not a wide-market offering but is rather designed for the discerning tastes of the brewery's [Northern Society](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bon-cuisine-seafood-proteins) members, who are given access to a Single Cask bottle from each of the six released planned for the course of 2022. Image Credit: River North Brewery ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 Beer:** Opportunity for craft breweries to experiment with unique aging processes and flavors, and offer exclusive and premium limited-edition releases. - **Membership Programs:** Opportunity for businesses to create exclusive and customized experiences for loyal and discerning customers, and cultivate a sense of community and brand advocacy. - **High-abv Beverages:** Opportunity for alcoholic beverage companies to tap into the demand for strong and complex sippers that cater to the sophisticated palates of enthusiasts and connoisseurs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Beer:** Craft breweries can leverage aging techniques and unique flavor profiles to create premium, one-of-a-kind brews that appeal to niche markets and attract new customers. - **Alcohol Subscription Services:** Subscription service providers can offer personalized and exclusive access to high-ABV beverages and limited-release barrel-aged beer as part of their offerings to discerning and adventurous customers. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can target affluent consumers who are willing to invest in high-quality and distinctive products, such as rare and exotic barrel-aged beer, as a status symbol and luxury indulgence. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Barrel-Aged Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-imperial-stouts.md) - [Robustly Barrel-Aged Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrel-aged-imperial-stout.md) - [Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-barrelaged-stout.md) - [Limited-Edition Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackout-stout.md) - [Barrel-Aged Milk Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-milk-stout.md) - [Boozy Barrel-Aged Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrel-aged-ale.md) - [Chocolate-Heavy Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolateheavy-imperial-stout.md) - [Limited-Edition Bottled Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-stouts.md) - [International Micro-Brewed Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-of-darkness.md)