Heavy Seas Celebrates 21st Birthday with New Anniversary Ale

Heavy Seas Beer has announced the release of "21", an anniversary ale to celebrate the brewery’s 21^st year of brewing craft beer in Baltimore. This Imperial Rye ESB aged in local Sagamore Spirirt rye whiskey barrels, will be released in early December within the “Uncharted Waters” Series.

“To celebrate our 21st anniversary, we have fashioned an Imperial Rye ESB brewed with imported UK Marris Otter malt, Crystal Rye malt, local Domino brown sugar, and a blend of spicy, herbaceous British and American hops  - to the tune of 65 IBU's,” says Heavy Seas Brewmaster, Christopher Leonard.  “21 will be aged for sixty days in locally sourced, single use Sagamore Spirit rye whiskey barrels.”

“We wanted to create a synergy between the Rye Whiskey Barrels, the beer, and the consumer, taking him or her on a sensory journey.  By incorporating ingredients that mirror and accentuate the flavors of the Whiskey that aged in the barrels first, we’ve developed a beer that speaks to the soul of the Rye fan while satisfying the Heavy Seas enthusiast.”

Beer Overview

Style: Imperial Rye Extra Special Bitter (ESB) aged in rye whiskey barrels

ABV: 10.5%

IBU: 50

Hops: Chinook, UK Kent Goldings, UK Fuggle

Malts: Marris Otter Malt, Crystal Malt, Caramalt, CaraRye Malt

Additions: Brown Sugar