Nov. 3, 2020

Origins: Bourbon Barrel Arkansas Stouts

In the first of our podcast’s Origin series, we explore Drew’s home state of Arkansas in a most excellent fashion - a side by side tasting of Arkansas Bourbon Barrel Aged stouts with a “point of reference” using Founder’s Kentucky Breakfast Stout. In addition to a great beer lineup, we’ll break down Arkansas beer politics, touch on the growing craft beer scene in the state, and share a few memories from Drew’s early days.

In the first of our podcast’s Origin series, we explore Drew’s home state of Arkansas in a most excellent fashion - a side by side tasting of Arkansas Bourbon Barrel Aged stouts with a “point of reference” using Founder’s Kentucky Breakfast Stout. In addition to a great beer lineup, we’ll break down Arkansas beer politics, touch on the growing craft beer scene in the state, and share a few memories from Drew’s early days.

Featured Bourbon Barrel Aged Stouts:

BDCS (2020). Ozark Beer Company, Rogers, AR. 10.2% ABV.

Lord God (2020). Flyway Brewing, Little Rock, AR. 10.1% ABV.

Nighty Night (2019). Lost Forty Brewing, Little Rock, AR. 11.5% ABV.

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS). Founders Brewing Company, Grand Rapids, MI. 12% ABV.

The “Pre-game” Beer

Chicken and Dumplins. East Sixth Brewing Company, Little Rock, AR. Hazy IPA. 5.8% ABV.

Other Shout-Outs:

Lost Forty Brewing. Little Rock, AR - Winner of the best mid sized craft brewery at the Great American Beer Festival!

Fort Smith Brewing Company. Fort Smith, AR

Beer Geeks of Arkansas - Facebook group for Arkansas craft beer lovers

Harry Potter (lol)

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