River North Brewery’s Barrel-Aged Vicennial Series Returns for 2025
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Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Vicennial Series returns with six limited barrel-aged beers, including new Reserve variants pushing aging depth and flavor.
- Father Time and Death of Time Reserve lead the lineup, debuting November 1 with powerful, whiskey-barrel complexity.
- Exclusive releases all month long at River North Taprooms, offering collectors and connoisseurs a chance to experience the brewery’s most ambitious series yet.
River North Brewery is once again showcasing barrel-aged excellence with the return of its popular Vicennial Series. Known for pushing the limits of aging and flavor, the 2025 lineup introduces new Reserve variations that showcase even deeper and more complex expressions. Rolling out through November, these limited releases invite all beer lovers to experience the evolution of one of Denver’s most anticipated beer traditions.
According to a press release from River North Brewery, this year, the Vicennial Series returns with two new Reserve variations that take barrel aging even further. The 2025 series will roll out throughout November, beginning with Father Time and Death of Time Reserve.
What began in 2017 as an experiment in extreme barrel aging has evolved into one of the brewery’s most ambitious and most sought after annual projects. The Vicennial Series is a showcase of patience, precision, and the art of brewing beers built to last decades.
The series was originally created for collectors and cellarers. Vicennial means twenty years, a fitting name for beers crafted to stand the test of time. Each release is brewed to reward those who stash them away just as much as those who cannot wait to open them now. Over time, the lineup has grown into a collection of six massive barrel aged beers. Barleywines, stouts, strong ales, and quads that define River North’s bold, unapologetic approach to brewing.
2025 Vicennial Series Release Schedule
November 1: Father Time and Death of Time Reserve
November 15: God Complex and Last Guardian
November 22: Shadowman and Dark Sorceress Reserve
Last Weekend’s Release
Father Time (17.8% ABV): Barrel aged barleywine aged in Colorado whiskey and bourbon barrels. Expect notes of rich caramel, toffee, and oak with a smooth, warming finish.
Death of Time Reserve (20.3% ABV): A bold new take on last year’s standout addition to the Vicennial family. This black barleywine aged 22 months in Colorado whiskey barrels is deep, decadent, and the first of its kind.
Both bottles are available now and were released this Saturday at both River North Taprooms. Quantities are limited, so early arrival is encouraged.
The Vicennial Series has always been about craftsmanship, time, and community. This year, River North Brewery is turning up the intensity with deeper barrels, stronger blends, and a few surprises along the way.
Whether you are a longtime collector or trying these for the first time, November is your month to experience the legacy.
For connoisseurs of barrel-aged craft beer, the Vicennial Series remains a benchmark of skill, patience, and creativity. Each release captures River North Brewery’s relentless pursuit of depth and balance, rewarding those who appreciate beers that age as beautifully as they pour. Don’t miss your chance to secure a bottle—or two—and be part of this year’s legacy by visiting River North Taprooms throughout November.
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