http://www.arcadiaales.com/index.ph...eal-killer-barleywine-and-imperial-stout.html Arcadia will be releasing a barrel aged (for 22 months) supply of Cereal Killer Barleywine Ale. It's the first release of barrel aged Cereal Killer since its Gold Medal win at the 2009 GABF. Barrel Aged Cereal Killer (10% ABV): A 22 month aged barleywine, brewed in English-style tradition, full-bodied with robust malty flavors like caramel, toffee, molasses and dark fruit notes, subtle citrus finish from the hops. Cellar-aging evolves the flavor into a sherry-like aroma, available in 12 oz. bottles. IBUs: 60 Arcadia is also releasing a barrel aged (for 22 mo) Imperial Stout for the first time ever. Barrel Aged Imperial Stout (9.5% ABV): A 22 month aged Imperial Stout with a rich mouth feel, aroma consists of dark roasted malts and blackstrap molasses with a hint of smoke, flavor notes of coffee, bittersweet cocoa, black licorice and hints of prune. A generous addition of hops provides complexity and an astringent finish. Available in 12 oz. bottles. IBUs: 82 Projected time frame for these releases is between November and December. Both will be in very short supply. ------- ISO. I had their BBA Shipwreck Porter and I really liked it.
Ive seen the imperial around and I haven pulled the trigger on the 15 dollar 4 pack yet. I was waiting for breakfast stout. I have to seek some of this out though.
YES! I have to get my hands on some BA Cereal Killer! Limited batches will be distributed. Really hoping I can catch a decent amount around Grand Rapids! AGHH!
Seemed like there was a ton of Shipwreck, no? Why such a small amount of these? Shipwreck is one of my top 5 fav beers ever. Stoked beyond belief for Cereal Killer is in that list as well.
That got posted fast! Cereal Killer is the beer that started my barleywine drinking "problem" I have today.....can not wait for the BBCK!!
that is my story as well, also love how a store by me still has bombers of 08 CK still layin around for..I guess just for me! one of my favorite barleywines
I'm pretty sure that the place that's a 5 minute walk from my house still has the Shipwreck. I had no problems finding it. I'm hoping it's the same here. I'm not a big Barleywine fan, but I do remember accidentally picking up a CK and it being pretty decent, so I'll probably pick up a bottle of this if I can find it. I'm far more excited about the Imperial Stout being barrel aged.
Yeah Ive seen it in quite a few places too. Not Maybe Ill pick some up if I see it. But yeah it was quite easy to find.
Which is actually weird, because the IBUs are different on the labels, and not what the reports IBUs are for the beers themselves.
You should grab some Shipwreck for me! I'd gladly return the favor however I can. What is this place you speak of? I've been occasionally dropping 12$ for one at Hopcat -__-
Surprised they didn't mention also that they used PVW barrels too for the Cereal Killer (least thats what the Arcadia guy at Hoptoberfest told me ).... can't wait to get my hands on as much of these as I can !!!
For this batch they did? I know they used them 3 years ago for the gold medal winner, but after that I thought it was HH barrels. I could very well be wrong though.
Well they could have used both, maybe thats why they didn't post anything about the barrels they used. But from what I was told by the Arcadia guy at Hoptoberfest thats what they used.
I was told by one of the reps that they have 900 cases of Cereal Killer and are just waiting on label approval. He also mentioned the case number on the Imperial Stout, but I don't remember what that was.
If you have the ability Adam, grab me a four pack of each! I doubt we will see any of this up north...I'll reward you with a bottle of Bourbon County Coffee next summer! Or sooner.
An sightings or news on these? Will be coming through Ann Arbor in a couple weeks, and wondering what my chances are of spotting either of them...
Was at the brewery Friday night, they said Dec 1 release for their anniversary party. Brewery only...
