Pipeworks Releases and Updates (2019)

Is that a new beer or have they done it before?

 

It was made earlier this year.

 

I hope they changed the recipe because it was pretty bad first time around.

 

Anybody try the 16oz Emerald Grouper?

 

Yeah, I saw that on a liquor store's social media and this hadn't been posted. In the small print on the label I saw "Imperial Blackberry" and thought it looked like a gose. I would have stopped to pick it up had I know it was a blackberry Jones Dog....

 

Anyone else assuming/hoping that all these new imperial stouts coming out in cans are also resting in barrels as well?

 

As long as they are not cognac or brandy barrels, yes!

 

+ Scotch

 

I've got to think they've taken extreme measures to make sure infections don't occur again...which I assume means flash pasteurization. Not sure if @NOTpipeworks can comment.

As for scotch...I don't think I've ever liked a beer aged in a scotch barrel. It's not that I don't think it's a quality spirit...it's that it dominates a beer into submission quicker than Royce Gracie.

 

I wasn’t even referring to the infection issues, just personal preference for barrels.

Also, I never had Turtledogg, but I really enjoyed Dia Oscura. I know I’m clearly in the minority there, but I think it worked well. Not many beers can meld with a scotch barrel though, but it cut the sweetness of DL nicely I thought.

 

Have you tried Revolution’s Gravedigger Billy? The scotch blends well, not overpowering. Creamy rich mouthfeel, packs a kick as it warms but very manageable, at least in terms of Barrel Aged offerings.

You may like a taste of you get the chance.

 

Good call...checked my reviews on here, and I really liked it.

Man, my memory is shit.

 

After so many beers, it’s hard for all of us to recall. I’m with you, more of a whiskey than Scotch guy and haven’t met many Scotch beers I like, Gravedigger Billy being the primary exception. Lake Effect has a good Barrel Aged Scotch offering they’ll likely release at FOBAB. Can’t think of any others on my end that are standouts.

 

As long as we're paging @NOTpipeworks, was wondering if we are going to see Reaper vs. Unicorn this fall? I always enjoy the seasonal barleywines & the rye in Reaper made it one of my favorites

 

Anyone have Emerald Grouper this week? Curious to hear how the old warhorse is holding up

 

Gravedigger Billy is a Scotch Ale aged in bourbon barrels. Don’t think it sees any Scotch barrels.