2 Brothers The Guvnor II: Part 2

Style
Whisky Barrel Aged Strong Ale
ABV
10.0%

Late in 2017, as part of their tenth birthday celebrations, the two brothers behind 2 Brothers and their team launched a new version of one of their trophy-winning beers from the past, The Guvnor strong ale. There was a bit of a twist, however, as they'd split the beer into four parts, ageing them in different ways. Part 1 spent six months on French oak and has been followed by this version, which sat inside barrels obtained from Port Melbourne's Starward Whisky.

Thus, while Part 1 was softened by the oak, turning the base beer into something rich and creamy, here you've got a far punchier affair. There's plenty of dark fruits, rummy Christmas spices, almonds and marzipan in a beer that doesn't keep its whisky or oak character under wraps, instead letting off both barrels – or, perhaps more accurately, a 21 gun salute – of bold, bolshy, boozy flavours and aromas that feel destined for sharing post-dinner, possibly with cigar in hand, delivering a warming tickle on the palate that spreads slowly, like a nip of whisky, through the rest of the drinker.

Published November 12, 2018

Name
2 Brothers
Address

4 Joyner St
Moorabbin
VIC 3189

Phone
(03) 9553 1177
Open Hours

Thursday 4pm to 10pm
Fri & Sat: midday to late
Sunday: midday to 6pm

Tours

Free Brewery Tour Thursdays at 6.30pm

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