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Type: American Oak Wine Barrel-Aged Altbier

Awards: Bronze Certificate Amber Hybrid
Silver Certificate smoke & Wood Aged Brews
California State Fair Commercial Craft Brewing Competition, 2009

Description: Aged for many months in American oak barrels previously home to premium Californian Zinfandel and Cabernet wines, this beer has been guided at every step of its evolution to create the perfect blend of beer and wine essences. An artisan gem, we invite you to slowly savor the hints of vanilla, pear,apricot and floral overtones smoothed and harmonized by the rich, mellow oak of the barrels.

Barrels Used: American Oak
Wine Varietal in Barrel: Zinfandel and Cabernet
Number of Months in Barrel: Ten
Currently Available Vintage: 2008