Sierra Nevada - Barrel-Aged Torpedo

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  1. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

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    Yet another new barrel-aged beer announcement coming from Sierra Nevada, who have been killing it lately on that front. This time, it's bourbon barrel-aged Torpedo. This beer will clock in at 8.5%abv and will be packaged in 750ml bottles. It looks like this was/will be brewed and bottled at both the Chico, CA and Mills River, NC locations, so I assume it will be available on both coasts. No word on release date or distribution details yet, but here is the label description:

    "Our year-round hop bomb Torpedo Extra IPA received special treatment, spending nearly three months in bourbon barrels into which we stuffed fresh Citra and Pacifica hops. While Torpedo's normal aroma assault evolved during its hibernation, it emerged equally bold. The rich barrel character and fruity hops intertwine for a dynamic brew whose mango and peach nose precedes coconut and vanilla sweetness. The smoothness of our Barrel-Aged Torpedo belies its might and depth, so sip slowly among good company."
     
    #1 BottleCaps80, Oct 27, 2014
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  2. BogBoyJD

    BogBoyJD Initiate (0) Feb 1, 2012 Ireland
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    Fukin awesome. ISO: ( seriously!)
     
    #2 BogBoyJD, Oct 27, 2014
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  3. RobinLee

    RobinLee Maven (1,423) Feb 15, 2012 Wisconsin

    As long as it's not BA Narwhal price (I'm still looking for one), I'll try this. Wonder how it'll compare to Burton Baton.
     
    #3 RobinLee, Oct 27, 2014
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  4. Techichi

    Techichi Pooh-Bah (2,061) Sep 25, 2012 Texas
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    Never have been too impressed with BA DIPAs, but let's face it...I see this I buy.
     
    #4 Techichi, Oct 27, 2014
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  5. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,616) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
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    Me too, Burton Baton is the only barrel aged IPA that I like, all the others I never quite "got". Still, if I see this I'll try it.
     
    #5 Kadonny, Oct 27, 2014
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  6. HoptimusMax1mus

    HoptimusMax1mus Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2012 Arizona

    Will buy on site. Awesome
     
    #6 HoptimusMax1mus, Oct 27, 2014
  7. Pahn

    Pahn Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2009 New York

    indeed.

    however, i've personally had good results adding woodford reserve outright to torpedo... so i can only imagine actual time in a barrel does nice things.
     
    #7 Pahn, Oct 27, 2014
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  8. David_CT

    David_CT Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2014 Connecticut

    Cigar City Humidor Series is aged over cedar, it is very good, I could double check but I don't think the DFH BB is bourbon barrel either. I am not so sure how I feel about bourbon barrel age for an DIPA.... But I don't think Sierra would make a drain pour, I will try it. The add of additional hops may make the difference.
     
    #8 David_CT, Oct 27, 2014
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  9. apendecto

    apendecto Initiate (0) Mar 31, 2009 Michigan

    DAMN YOU SIERRA NEVADA! DAMN YOU TO HELL!!!

    My wallet would really appreciate it if you didn't have a bunch of great stuff coming out. Says the guy who just picked up the 24 bottle Snow Pack...
     
    #9 apendecto, Oct 27, 2014
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  10. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,559) Mar 28, 2009 California
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    No kidding! Picked up a few bottles of their wet hopped ale, then a 12er of snow pack, BA maple stout, BA narwhal, 12er celebration and now this?!
     
    #10 GetMeAnIPA, Oct 27, 2014
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  11. Nick_Bousquet

    Nick_Bousquet Initiate (0) Sep 17, 2014 Virginia

    I think the key difference here is that Burton Baton is oak aged - not bourbon barrel aged. The oak tends to smooth out the finish and lends a subtle complexity that helps to extinguish a bit of hop and alcohol. This contrasts with a bourbon barrel which instead thrusts in an entirely new and robust flavor dimension with that sweetness and some woodsy tastes. This is just how I perceive the difference and thought would be worth mentioning lest people seek this out with a Burton flavor profile in mind.

    Personally I like oak aged DIPAs over bourbon barrel. The two flavor dimensions just don't marry well for my palate.
     
    #11 Nick_Bousquet, Oct 27, 2014
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  12. Das_Reh

    Das_Reh Initiate (0) Mar 25, 2013 Florida

    Love the label art!
     
    #12 Das_Reh, Oct 27, 2014
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  13. reefer_bob

    reefer_bob Savant (1,010) May 13, 2014 California
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    this scares me. I'm typically not a fan of BA IPAs. I will try it, not sure i'll buy a bottle of it for fear of hating it...
     
    #13 reefer_bob, Oct 27, 2014
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  14. HopsAholic79

    HopsAholic79 Initiate (0) Mar 31, 2014 California

    WTF... this is crazy. I'm all in!!!!!!
     
    #14 HopsAholic79, Oct 27, 2014
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  15. BMMillsy

    BMMillsy Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2012 Florida

    This sounds terrible. More for you guys I guess..
     
    #15 BMMillsy, Oct 27, 2014
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  16. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    #16 AlcahueteJ, Oct 27, 2014
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  17. SierraTerence

    SierraTerence Zealot (649) Mar 14, 2007 California

    This was only available on draught at the Torpedo Room last year... Something tells me that this is only available at their gift shops (Chico, Berkeley and Mills River). @sierranevadabill
     
    #17 SierraTerence, Oct 28, 2014
  18. Cubatobaco

    Cubatobaco Pooh-Bah (2,057) Jan 27, 2013 Virginia
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    No kidding!

    As much as I love Torpedo and SN, I'd hate to be disappointed by this, since it's an awesome idea, so I'll reserve my opinion for right now. I'll buy one for sure.
     
    #18 Cubatobaco, Oct 28, 2014
  19. SLOCruzin

    SLOCruzin Zealot (644) Sep 30, 2013 California
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    Never had a bourbon barrel aged DIPA before, but seems like Founders Doom was well received. I'm in, why not?!
     
    #19 SLOCruzin, Oct 28, 2014
  20. offthelevel_bytheplumb

    offthelevel_bytheplumb Maven (1,277) Aug 19, 2013 Illinois

    I doubt I will be buying a bottle of barrel aged Torpedo, but I will definitely be trying this one day.
     
    #20 offthelevel_bytheplumb, Oct 28, 2014
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