LEXINGTON, Kentucky – Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. in Kentucky introduced the nationwide launch of its latest barrel-aged beer, the Kentucky Bourbon Barrel® Imperial Milk Stout.
With notes of chocolate, roasted espresso and hints of molasses and darkish roast flavors, the 100%-barrel aged Imperial Milk Stout has a beer-meets-bourbon end at 12% alcohol by quantity (ABV). This wealthy and daring beverage is aged in freshly decanted Kentucky bourbon barrels, which provides notes of caramel, oak and a candy bourbon end.
“The purpose for this beer was to make one thing huge and daring with delicate, candy undertones,” mentioned Brandon Martin, head brewer at Lexington Brewing & Distilling. “We wished a beer that had all of the traits of a giant daring stout however was clean on the palate.”
At a time the place all issues Kentucky bourbon and barrel-aged are in excessive demand, Lexington Brewing & Distilling is poised to capitalize on its distinctive capabilities as the one brewery and distillery on the famend Kentucky Bourbon Path®. Imperial Milk Stout is the newest within the brewery’s award-winning portfolio of barrel-aged beers, which incorporates Kentucky Bourbon Barrel® Ale, the second-best promoting four-pack of craft beer within the U.S., in line with IRI market analysis knowledge.
The addition of Lisa Wicker, former president and grasp distiller of Widow Jane Distillery, positions Lexington Brewing & Distilling for additional development and innovation. Wicker lately was appointed as the primary CEO of Lyons Brewing & Distilling Co., the brand new world model identify for the Lyons household’s beverage enterprise, which incorporates Lexington Brewing & Distilling and different breweries and distilleries in Kentucky and Eire.
Model highlights
Kentucky® Bourbon Barrel® Imperial Milk Stout, 12% ABV (Urged retail: $16.99/4-pack of 12-ounce bottles)
Description: Wealthy and daring imperial milk stout with undertones of bourbon from ageing in freshly decanted Kentucky bourbon barrels, which provides notes of caramel, oak, and a candy bourbon end.
Barrel-aging: 100% barrel-aged in freshly decanted Kentucky bourbon barrels
ABV: 12%
Format: Bundle (4-pack bottles); draft (1/6 barrels and 1/2 barrels)
Availability: January 2023, nationwide
Tasting notes:
- Look: Darkish black
- Aroma: Hints of darkish roasted malt and darkish chocolate
- Palate: Roasted malt, darkish chocolate, espresso and molasses
- End: Oak wooden, caramel and candy bourbon end
Further barrel-aged beers:
- Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale® – 8.2% ABV
- Kentucky® Vanilla Barrel Cream Ale – 5.5% ABV
- Kentucky® Tangerine Cream Ale – 5.5% ABV
- Kentucky® Maple Barrel Stout – 12% ABV
- Kentucky® Pumpkin Barrel Ale – 10% ABV
- Restricted launch seasonal beers
Concerning the Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.:
Situated in Lexington, Ky., Lexington Brewing Co. started in 1890 and was revitalized in 1999 by the late Dr. Pearse Lyons and his son Dr. Mark Lyons as Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.
Dr. Pearse Lyons was a visionary Irish entrepreneur and scientist with a grasp’s diploma in brewing and a Ph.D. in yeast fermentation. Lyons additionally based Alltech, a world animal well being and diet firm. At the moment, each companies are led by his son, Dr. Mark Lyons, who represents the seventh era of the Lyons household to be within the brewing, distilling and cooperage business.
Lexington Brewing & Distilling is house to the world-renowned Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale® and City Department Distillery, a member of the Kentucky Bourbon Path®. Each emptied barrel is sustainably upcycled from the distillery to the brewery to supply world-class beer and spirits.
About Lyons Brewing & Distilling Co.:
All of it started with a brewery on the point of closure and only one brew for slightly little bit of enjoyable.
That brew, Kentucky Ale®, quickly grew to become a household of beers, and right this moment, Lyons Brewing & Distilling Co. contains a whole household of breweries and distilleries situated all through Kentucky and Eire: Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. in Lexington, Kentucky; Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin, Eire; Dueling Barrels Brewery & Distillery in Pikeville, Kentucky; and Pearse Lyons Brewery in Dundalk, Eire.
Lyons Brewing & Distilling represents the fervour of Dr. Pearse Lyons, the creativity of Deirdre Lyons and the continuation of a legacy now in its seventh era with Dr. Mark Lyons as its president.
From its award-winning beers and spirits to its first-class breweries and distilleries, Lyons Brewing & Distilling Co. displays an genuine respect for the artwork of craft drinks and the spirit of storytelling.
Lyons Brewing & Distilling Co. beers and spirits can be found in additional than 25 international locations. Its world-class manufacturers embrace Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale®, Pearse Whiskey, City Department® Bourbon, Ha’Penny Gin and Mil Gin.
For Extra Data:
https://lexingtonbrewingco.com
