#Founders Bourbon Barrel

[ikaikaaaron]

Tonight's Selections

AJ Fernandez Havoc

Toro 6.5 x 52

Havoc by AJ Fernandez Toro cigars are Nicaraguan puros produced by one of the most talented and highly successful cigarmakers today. The end result is a medium-to-full bodied smoke oozing with delicious flavors of earth, leather, spice, cinnamon, and dark roast coffee. 

Founders velvet Rush brown ale

Velvet Rush takes the bourbon barrel-aged brown ale up an octave with free-flowing notes of coffee, chocolate and vanilla extract.

11.1% abv

[thedaily-beer]

Founders The Cranfather (Picked up at Total Wine). A 3 of 4. This is much better than I was expecting -- the cranberry, orange, and cherry are all present but not dominant. The base is seemingly a pretty standard malty strong ale that has a ton of bourbon notes and toffee / roast sweetness to it, and then the fruit notes on top add a bit of tartness and interest, but don't dominate.

[bourbontrend]

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[rhinokck]

Today’s side-by-side was stouts. First was Expedition Stout, a Russian Imperial, Stout, from Bell’s Brewery out of Comstock, MI. This was really good, a very thick coffee, taste and a weird heat on the finish, almost like it was a chilli beer. Next up was Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Imperial Milk Stout from Lexington Brewing and Distilling Company out of Lexington, KY. This was really good with a heavy bourbon flavor in the middle. All in all these were both good stouts, but I’d take a Founders or a Baptist over both of them.

[spiritsrituals]

A Guide to Styles of Whisky

Whisky has been dominating the alcohol beverage market industry with rise in disposable incomes and changes in the overall consumer base in the world. While there are other significant contributors to the vast market, let us get to know about the most popular whisky styles across borders that make it so special and worthwhile. A wide market of whisky has ensured that there’s one style or brand for everyone out there. All over the globe, there are various whiskies that go through distinct procedures resulting in varied flavours and characteristics. Some of the most popular whisky styles include Bourbon, Scotch, Irish and Japanese.

‘Single Malt’, which is a specific type of production that uses the blends and malted grain (particularly barley) of only one distillery. Single malts are extremely popular, priced and are produced in multiple countries including Ireland, Canada, US, India, Scotland etc. Not only that, their exquisite flavour and high-end pricing pushes people to save it for special occasions and consume it as neat. Scotch, being one of the most popular styles, has been present since the 15th century. It is made not only by malted barley but also through wheat and corn. Its specialties vary and present themselves in its characteristics that make it one of the most prized single malt scotch whisky while having a diverse category of blended malts, blended whisky and single-grain whisky. The classic dram is usually sipped neat and sometimes a little diluted.

An invention of Scotland, ‘Blended Whisky’ is also one of the most known styles of whiskies. It is a result of blending two or more different styles of single malt and grain whiskies to provide a unique experience. When we talk about blended scotch, Some of the most special blended scotch whiskies are Johnnie Walker, Chivas Regal and Douglas Laing among many others. On the other hand, a staple of America, Bourbon Whiskey, made from at least 51% corn, is distilled, aged in charred oak barrels and requires no minimum aging period for its production. It is a product of settlers who made efforts to produce it and be the first ones to store it in charred oak casks, giving the dram a legendary brownish colour with a flavourful taste. Another kind of Bourbon is the Tennessee whiskey ; to produce whiskey in Tennessee, the state law requires and makes sure to use the step prior to aging the whiskey — Lincoln County Process.

Another American whiskey, corn whiskey is made principally from corn with a mash of at least 80% corn. The procedure applied here is the traditional mash process which in addition, does not require aging. It is a symbol of representing authentic ways of producing whiskey, when earlier, farmers used the cheapest raw material to make whiskey. It is enjoyed mostly with mixers, cola, water, as neat, or on the rocks to achieve a more palatable experience and at last as the base for the iconic cocktails – Manhattan and Old Fashioned.

Rye whiskey, an initial product of the Americans, is made with a mash of at least 51% rye that needs to be aged for a minimum of two years. It is also notably one of the most classic bases for cocktails, with a spicy touch to it.

Even though Irish whiskey and its momentum grew later on, it took birth in the 1400s when Irish monks had moved from southern Europe and started whisky-making there. On a yearly basis, the whisky is making headlines with its sales as it grows to be known for its classic and typical quality, light flavour and notes of cereal. This traditional whiskey is fancied either neat or with water or ice.  On the other hand, Japanese whisky, being relatively new, has been on a streak of producing premium, high-quality whiskies. Its history starts in the 1920s when the founders Shinjiro Torii and Masataka Taketsuru gave birth to Japan’s first whisky distillery. Coming from an exquisite location, Japanese whisky is also known to have a very flavourful, smooth character with floral notes. It resonates with all the latest, high-end whiskies and is widely produced in various styles – blended, single malt and even blended malt whiskies.

Today, flavoured whiskies have proven to be a phenomenal base liquor. Day by day, infused and distilled spirits are gaining momentum, venturing into tricky ingredients that are now becoming a part of whiskies and giving rise to an endless number of possibilities for the whisky makers to indulge in. Another important aspect of a whisky that determines the flavour is the kind of cask used that are wooden vessels that are used to store and age the whisky that further depends on the quality of the wood, shape, size, ageing period and how it was treated and seasoned.

Each cask has a different flavour profile and contributes to the whisky’s character, for instance – European oaks are used to give a spicy character to the whisky. The complexity of flavours depends on the kind of casks that range from bourbon whiskey cask, sherry cask, port whiskey, rum whiskey, wine whiskey etc with various sizes that need to be chosen wisely like barrels, hogshead, madeira drum, port pipe and others. Determining and choosing the casks and sizes is essential for whisky styles and for looking at an outlook for each one of them as to what suits and goes well.

More Information :-  https://spiritsandrituals.com/a-guide-to-styles-of-whisky/

[medinerd]

When watching a movie about a bastard trapped on a backwoods planet of dinosaurs, drink a Founders Backwoods Bastard!

2024 Winking Lizard World Tour Of Beers #64 – Founders Backwoods Bastard Bourbon Barrel Ale 12oz bottle (571) – Medi-Nerd 2 https://medi-nerd.com/2024/10/12/2024-winking-lizard-world-tour-of-beers-64-founders-backwoods-bastard-bourbon-barrel-ale-12oz-bottle-571/

[bourbonandoak]

Penelope Bourbon introduces premium 2024 Estate Collection

Penelope Bourbon introduces premium 2024 Estate Collection  Highly sought-after releases showcase the finest blends, barrels and finishes of aged barrel stocks  ST. LOUIS (Sept. 25, 2024) – Penelope Bourbon introduced its new Estate Collection of limited-availability aged whiskey and bourbon releases – Founders Reserve, Private Select and Single Barrel. The collection represents the pinnacle of…

[kmze]

Actually I think the reason why there’s a June wedding con because if I remember correctly Epic Cons had a poll if anyone shipped steroline and 70% of the people answered they ship steroline and I think that’s why they had a June Wedding theme con. Tbh I’m so happy that the con goers are so positive about the June Wedding theme even Ian’s brother was so excited about it haha I think most of the Epic Con organizer are DE or SC shippers and thats why it happened since most founders of the con shipped it too. I just also love the fact that the June wedding VIP got sold out for only 5mins which was insane since vip tickets are so expensive xD anyways Steroline’s June wedding you will always be famous 😽

You can really tell how the con organizers love steroline with all the steroline stuff they actually used. Like even the official event tee was inspired by SC wedding which is the color purple and the design has bourbon and a bloodbag on it with a lettering “Caroline’s Bachelorette” 🥹 even the side events are called A June Wedding Reception and Till Death Do Us Party wherein they honor Steroline 🥹🥹 as a steroline shipper I love it sooooo much. It’s what Steroline deserves 🫶🏻

Ah thank you Anons! This makes me feel better about it knowing that at least the organizers did it because people voted for it and they made sure to incorporate Steroline into stuff! I do think that the Epic cons seem more organized than most, like the panels are moderated well and from what I've seen of the videos the decor always looks great. I'm really excited to see how the dress everything up and I hope people take photos of the event. I looked at the schedule for panels and I like that they pair different people up (I am especially happy Paul and Ian don't do one together) and I love that Arielle is moderating a few she's so good at that.

I think in general when it comes to the GA or just people not involved with the twitter/reddit TVD fandom they go with the canon couples. Plus DE is the most popular ship and a lot of those shippers like Steroline because they work in tandem so makes sense also SC was a pretty big fandom back in the day and people seem to forget. We did tons of trends on Twitter and we won the EW Top Couple Award in S6 we just weren't a loud fanbase if you will. It seems that being loud is what makes people think you're popular. Empty barrels make the most noise.

TIL that Ian has a brother lol

[horsesnbourbon]

Best Bourbon Distillery Tours; here’s What to Expect?

Ever Bourbon distillery has its own unique feature. In fact, some of them are vastly different from each other. Distilling is a part of distillery tourism and it is a great way to gain better understanding of its culture and heritage.

Interestingly, most distilleries follow a set pattern from the grain to bottle. Some of them start the tour from grain and end with barreling that needs to be shipped to the storage facility and later bottled elsewhere. The best bourbon distillery tours in Lexington KY only store and bottle whiskey. In fact, many larger distilling companies have campuses spread over the state. The Tour Experience of Bourbon Distillery Tours in Lexington KY Well, going on a bourbon distillery does not just about taste the delicious spirit. It is more than an immersive experience to take you through the history, production process and showcasing its unique feature. Here some of the common aspect you can expect from your tour! History Lesson If you are keen to know about the family history the rich culture and heritage of the distillery you are going to love the tour. Well, most distilleries have been there for decades and some of them are for centuries – thus, holding long history! You will get know about their stories about how the founders started the business and overcome to be successful. Production Process Well, one of the major highlight of the tour is experiencing the production process. You will get to see a close look at how the spirit is made. You will be taken through each step in details – from milling grains to fermenting and distilling. Overall, this will give you a better understanding of what goes to create this complex drink. Barrel Warehouse It’s thrilling to be around hundred of barren warehouses. This is the place where thousands of barrels are stored for years to reach its desired flavor profile. Tasting Room And the fun part! Some of you travelled all the way to sip in the finest spirit. After learning the history and production process you will get to put them on your palate and sample some of the delicious varieties. Bottom Line At the end you can purchase anything from the gift shop as a token of memory. So, bourbon distillery tour is going to be educational and enjoyable – so, be sure to add it on your bucket list.

[bike2hops]

5/12/2024 (NBS): Founders Brewing Company (Grand Rapids, MI) "Cherry Solstice" Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Ale (8.2%)

[thirtyonepumpkins]

It's October 1st, which means it's time for 31 Pumpkins! (aka, one woman's quest to drink and rate a different pumpkin beer every day during the month of October)

This year is the 10th anniversary of this pumpkin-y pursuit. And back in 2013 was the only time I finished the challenge, so I have good if spooky vibes for this year's effort.

Before we get going, a quick reminder of the Pumpkin Quotient, or PQ Scale, ranging in score from -5 to +5 with a score of zero being perfect.

-5 = Where's the pumpkin?

-4

'3

-2

-1

0 = Perfectly pumpkin

1

2

3

4

5 = Like licking a Yankee Candle

The first selection packs a wallop: The Headless Gourdsman, by Founders Brewing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Aged in bourbon barrels finished in maple syrup, this beer packs a punch at 13% ABV. Lots of flavor, though it's that maple flavor that dominates over anything pumpkin spice.

On the PQ scale:

The Headless Gourdsman: -3

[ikaikaaaron]

Last night's selections

RoMa Craft CroMagnon

Cranium 6 x 54

a bold and complex smoke that will please your palate with notes of leather, cocoa, earth, and nutmeg.

Founders french toast bastard

Backwoods Bastard gets the full-fledged breakfast treatment! Our malty and rich bourbon barrel-aged Scotch ale is introduced to the essence of smooth maple, warm cinnamon and notes of sweet vanilla for an incredibly decadent brunch-inspired sipper. One taste and you’d swear you were digging into your Sunday morning French toast. Breakfast for dinner, anyone?

11.1% abv

Description provided by Founders Brewery

[bourbon-n-mead]

Hope everyone is having a safe and enjoyable July 4th. I had absolutely no intention of posting today, but here I am with the latest edition of Bourbon Barrel Blurbs, your go-to source for the latest news and updates in the world of bourbon. In this edition, we have an exclusive pre-order announcement from 22 Salute, featuring their handcrafted Fig-Vanilla Bourbon that not only promises a unique tasting experience but also supports a worthy cause. Four Roses Distillery celebrates its 135th anniversary with a brand refresh and the release of a rare Ten Recipe Tasting Experience kit. Eastern Light Distilling brings a new bourbon distillery to Eastern Kentucky, while Tony Leonard's groundbreaking book, "The Bourbon Whisperer," offers a comprehensive guide to bourbon tasting and mastery. Four Branches Bourbon launches their highly anticipated Founders Blend, and Booker's Bourbon unveils its second batch of 2023, paying tribute to Booker Noe's early days as an apprentice. Discover the story of Chattermark Distillery, Cardinal Spirits' community equity investment opportunity, Brush Creek's Heroes Edition Straight Bourbon Whiskey, and the Summer 2023 - Cherrystone X Thomas Tew Rum Finished Rye from O'Brien & Brough. Stay up to date with the latest happenings in the bourbon world with our Bourbon Barrel Blurbs.

[bourbontrend]

triple quotes Looking for a bourbon that captures the true spirit of Texas? Dive into our latest review of Samuel Maverick Private Reserve Bottled in Bond Bourbon. Discover the rich history, unique flavors, and meticulous craftsmanship behind this exceptional whiskey. Perfect for sipping neat or in cocktails, find out why it's a must-have for bourbon enthusiasts. Check out the full review now!

[rhinokck]

Side by side of Founder’s Oktoberfest & Ultimate Oktoberfest. The Oktoberfest was a pretty decent if nothing exceptional. The Ultimate Oktoberfest is their Oktoberfest aged in bourbon barrels & I wish more breweries tried this. This was excellent. Oktoberfest #4 & 5 of the year.

[nwbeerguide]

Celebrate 10 years of Modern Times, on July 15th, in Point Loma, California. 

Press Release

San Diego, California (June 5, 2023) — Modern Times Beer is celebrating 10 years of boundary-pushing craft beer. To commemorate the milestone, Modern Times invites you to the Decade of Decadence 10th Anniversary Extravaganza on Saturday, July 15 in Point Loma.

Decade of Decadence will feature a carefully curated beer list, with variations on familiar favorites and barrel-aged masterpieces. Headlining the beer list are MT10 Hazy Double IPA, juicy, easy-drinking DIPA brewed with experimental and revolutionary hops, and Decahex: 10th Anniversary Barrel-Aged Stout, aged in 10-Year Bourbon barrels.

“I remember hearing about the opening of Modern Times, now 10 years later we’re excited to celebrate the history while toasting to the new future ahead,” said Garrett Marrero, co-founder and CEO of Craft ‘Ohana/Modern Times. “July 15th is going to be an epic day for our fans and teammates! We will be serving up some new takes on our classics as well as some new experimental beers. Thanks to all who have been a part of our Decade of Decadence and we hope to see you there!”

The anniversary party will be held at The Fortress of Raditude (3612 Kurtz Street) in Point Loma. Food truck vendors include Taco Love, Krispy Boyz Chicken Sandwiches, and Loompia Ladies with tunes by DJ D-Skwiz, SD Pop-Up Mini Golf, and more! Tickets are available online for $50, with discounted tickets for designated drivers.

For more information, visit ModernTimesBeer.com or follow @ModernTimesBeer on Instagram and Twitter and @ModernTimesIsYourFriend on Facebook.

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About Modern Times Beer Founded in 2013, Modern Times Beer is an intrepid cadre of brewers, coffee roasters, culinary wizards, creative powerhouses, and beer-slingers. MT is based in San Diego with its production brewery, roastery, and tasting room in Point Loma, tasting room in San Diego’s North Park neighborhood, and restaurant/tasting room in Encinitas. Modern Times Beer is distributed throughout California, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Hawaii, Texas, and Washington. In 2022, Modern Times Beer + Coffee joined Craft ‘Ohana, a family of beverage brands including Maui Brewing Co, Maui Hard Seltzer, and Kupu Spirits.