Lakefront Unveils Limited-Release Kitchen Sink Barleywine with Unique Barrel-Aging Twist
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Lakefront Brewery’s Brewers’ Reserve line continues to grow, with the release of two distinct Kitchen Sink Barleywines, highlighting the brewery’s skillful barrel aging techniques. These limited brews were aged in rum, bourbon and rye whiskey barrels for a vivid, complex flavor profile. On sale only at the brewery, this release provides beer lovers the opportunity to taste the extremes of the Lakefront brewing team’s creativity.
According to a press release from Lakefront Brewery, single cans to-go will run you $4 plus tax. A mix and match 6-pack will cost $20 plus tax.
These two Kitchen Sink Barleywines mark the eleventh and twelfth Brewers’ Reserve releases: an ongoing series of beers highlighting the talents and creativity of Lakefront’s production team at the local hot spot.
“We’ve been barrel-aging our beer for a long time now, you could say that we’ve built a fun little library of options to play with”, says Tyler Senz, in charge of barrel operations at Lakefront, “it’s all about timing with this series and it’s time for some barleywine.”
While not an actual wine, barleywines were first produced in 18th century England as a potent ale to rival fine wines, sharing in their strength, complexity, and depth. Lakefront’s Kitchen Sink Barleywine refers to the seven different varieties of malts, none of which were named kitchen sink. A copious grain bill lends itself to a rich, malty, and layered product that was then aged in rum, Bourbon, and rye whiskey barrels before landing in one of two 12oz. cans. One can filled from the rum barrels and the other can filled with a mixture from both Bourbon and rye whiskey barrels. The rum version landed at 10.68% ABV and the Bourbon version at 12.6% ABV. Expect strong notes of caramel, toffee, and dark fruits with varied flavor notes from the different barrel stays.
“This is a fun one for us,” says Luther Paul, Lakefront’s Head Brewer, “with the same base liquid, you can do a great side by side and really take in the differences between the barrels used.”
Available exclusively at the brewery in limited supply, this double release of Brewers’ Reserve Kitchen Sink Barleywine occurred on Friday, December 19th.
A great shareable delight for the holidays and the perfect gift for the beer lover in your life. Known for their age-ability, these barleywines are good to drink now, or hold onto for later.
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About Lakefront Brewery
Lakefront Brewery, Inc. is an independent craft brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin founded by brothers Jim and Russ Klisch in 1987 when they scaled up their homebrew equipment to a 7-barrel brewhouse. They have grown to produce over 20 full-scale offerings yearly including Riverwest Stein Amber Lager, Hazy Rabbit IPA, Dive Beer Milwaukee Lager, and New Grist Gluten-Free Pilsner, the first Certified Gluten-Free beer in America.
Lakefront Brewery is committed to using business as a force for good by achieving the high social and environmental standards verified through B Corp™ certification. Experience Milwaukee’s brewing legacy by taking their award-winning brewery tour and indulge in top notch traditional Bavarian and Midwestern fare at Lakefront Brewery Beer Hall, one of Milwaukee’s premier tourist destinations. Lakefront distributes its best-in-class products to over 30 states, Canada, Ukraine, and Sweden. For more information, visit lakefrontbrewery.com or call 414-372-8800.
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