The Bruery 100% Barrel Aged Cuir

From The Bruery – This is our special version of Cuir, just for the Reserve Society. While the general release is 25% barrel aged and 75% fermented with oak, this beer is 100% out of the oak barrel leaving it stronger in flavor, alcohol and complexity.

The Bruery – The Bruery 100% Barrel Aged Cuir – 750 ml. bottle poured into a goblet. ~15% abv.

Appearance: Pours brown with a thin creamy cap for head.

Aroma: Caramel, maple syrup, chocolate  cereal, leather bound book.

Taste: Golden grahams cereal. Vanilla, bourbon, apple crisp, bitter hops.finishes with maple syrup.

Mouthfeel:  Thick and syrupy with creamy carbonation.

Overall: Of note, this is the first time I’ve had the anniversary beer from the bottle, as I’ve been saving previous years for a special occasion.  This beer is insanely sweet and alcoholic, and has it’s rightful place in small taster glasses, and split between a room of people. Very complex, decadent, and strong by strong ale standards.