Revolution Brewing (2023)

The thing with Barleywine/Old Ale experimentation is that the expression shows through the barrel aging and blending process, not the adjuncts.

That is a much more involved process that also requires a whole different skill set and investment in equipment.

I don’t think any of us think that Revs use of Adjuncts is what makes the barrel program great, but that is the vast majority of craft breweries barrel program - throw a bunch a sweet shit in the stout base, or throw fruit in a base that is tart.

 

Somewhere out there is a maniac with a french press who sees the lack of adjuncted barleywine as a personal challenge.

 

they’re out there, they’re just not that good.

See Maple Jacket, strawberry jacket, etc.

Those beers are…fine, and they’re made with one of the upper echelon barelywines.

 

I just saw a toddler running out of control in front of the main bar, so short answer is no

 

Definitely pushing the taproom trip and can pick up back until Sunday. Hopefully DB and Boss will still be on draft. I’ve no hope for the others.

 

I assume it's still packed there?

 

I meant next week. I think they’re closed Sunday.

 

Ugh, that’s not my toddler- it’s ugh…Josh Noel’s?

Nonetheless he got boss pours of Boss in his baby bottles.

 

ISO

 

The Sanctuary might be the worst Rev beer I’ve ever had, almost tasted like it was infected.

 

I skipped that stale old ass shit and went straight for another pour of fresh Rioter's.

 

I know I missed this somewhere, but does the purchase from the DBVSOJ and Boss Ryeway release not count toward reward points on Rev Rewards?

 

Sometimes in life you’ll find drinking is its own reward…

 

I should clarify, I think fruit can also be a nice addition to barleywines; I've loved Blackberry Finn, Pipeworks' Cherry Murderous, etc., and would be happy to see Strawberry Jacket again. But pastry? Please, please, please, I don't ever want to see a coffee fudge marshmallow barleywine.

 

And that time is when you bring DB VSOJ to your lips for that first sip.

Wow. Incredible.

Too sweet some say? GTFO of here! Cut out thy tongue, heathen! For it taste not but of Divinity and heaven!

 

I found DB VSOJ (God I hate acronyms but that's a LOT of letters otherwise) quite balanced. And, yes, incredible.

Having my first Boss Ryeway...this, on the other hand, is pretty damn sweet. Perceived or otherwise...