Big Beer Update!

Ok...so, the Imperial Stout and the Barley Wine have been made. Probably two of the highest abv beers we've ever produced. The Imp stout is a hearty 10.5% and the Barley Wine (tentatively named Rabble Rouser) is slowly creeping up on that number. Looks like we have a hearty batch of yeast in the house! The Imp is going to be transferred into a conditioning tank with a couple of oak spirals soaked in a yet to be determined substance. Probably port, but we'll see. Typically we would condition this beer for a few months before serving it, but I'm gonna be racking off a gallon or two every couple of weeks to serve, so we can see how this beer is aging. It won't be mentioned on the beer board, so ask the bartender...wink, wink...nudge, nudge. As for the Rabble Rouser, when it finally ferments out, we will dry hop it with some Centennial, Chinook and (hopefully if I can get my hands on some) a new hop called Citra that is pretty awesome. This will give the beer that hop aroma I like and add a little balance, too. FYI, this beer is over 100 ibu's!!! Look for the schwarzbier this weekend and maybe a new mild....wahooooo! cheers, kids! plb-boog