O.T. Brewing Barrel Aged Ape Index Barley Wine 355ml

This special version of our Ape Index Barleywine was aged in Booker's bourbon barrels across three seasons in 2019. During this time, we employed a winemaking technique to the aging process known as the "ouillé" method, or making sure the barrels were regularly topped-up with fresh beer to minimize oxidation. While the original beer we put into the barrels was quite hoppy, it has relaxed with age, exhibiting a syrupy body with notes of crusty caraway rye, sticky toffee pudding, a well-crafted Old Fashioned, and vanilla & toffee from the wood. It was totally nerve-wracking and tremendously exciting to follow this beer as it aged; we hope you enjoy drinking it as much as we enjoyed making it.