Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company, which distinguished itself from other regional distillers by virtue of the fact that it happens to be the Kentucky Bourbon Trail's sole distillery and brewery, launched the 'Kentucky Old Fashioned Bourbon Barrel Ale,' wonderfully delicious bourbon barrel aged offering that is unabashedly bold in its flavor profile.
The 'Kentucky Old Fashioned Bourbon Barrel Ale' is a brew that was brewed with a heady infusion of zesty orange peels and sweet cherries before being aged in coveted Kentucky Bourbon barrels. The end result is a beer with a soothingly complex and all-consuming flavor that offers hints of bitter orange, sweet vanilla and arboreal and spicy notes that are topped off with a malty character.
Coming in at 10 percent ABV, the 'Kentucky Old Fashioned Bourbon Barrel Ale' is a beer that deserves full attention and is best suited to those who appreciate layered flavors.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Fruit-infused Ales
- Introducing zesty orange peels and sweet cherries to traditional brews offers a refreshing departure from classic beer flavors.
- Bourbon Barrel Aging
- Aging beers in Kentucky Bourbon barrels imparts a rich, complex flavor profile that can attract connoisseurs of both beer and bourbon.
- High ABV Craft Beers
- Crafting beers with a higher alcohol by volume (ABV) appeals to consumers seeking a more potent and fulfilling drinking experience.
Who This Affects Most
- Craft Beer
- A focus on unique ingredient combinations and barrel aging processes can set craft breweries apart in a crowded market.
- Distilleries
- Integrating beer production with distillery operations can create exclusive products that offer unique selling points.
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Developing innovative beverages with complex flavor profiles can captivate a demographic that appreciates layered and sophisticated tastes.
