Westside Ale Works Imperial Saison Aged In Rye Whiskey Barrels
Pale Yellow
Style
Barrel-Aged Saison
ABV
11.9%
When Westside Ale Works made the move from one end of Alfred Street, in South Melbourne ,to the other, that change was driven by a need for more space. Other than being able to fit in more beer, taps and a canning line, Casey Wagner was also keen to find room to start barrel-ageing beers. Walk into the brewery today and you’ll see those barrels lining one of the walls, with each release in the series a beer aged in just one barrel to showcase the effect single casks can have on a beer.
The first release in that series is an imperial saison aged in rye whiskey barrels, and releasing such a big beer in summer seems likely perfect timing since it immediately brings to mind Christmas cake. The elements of a saison are all there, particularly the yeast-driven esters that are joined by a hit of vanilla and whisky before notes of raisins and cherries join the festive fun.
Will Ziebell
Published December 20, 20192019-12-20 00:00:00
Name
Westside Ale Works
Address
36 Alfred Street
South Melbourne
VIC 3205
Phone
(03) 9694 2124
Open Hours
Thurs to Sat: midday to 11pm
Sunday: midday to 9pm
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