(Saratoga Springs, NY) – He’Brew Bittersweet Lenny’s R.I.P.A. on Rye from Shmaltz Brewing is coming in 22 oz. bottles beginning this spring.

The beer is, you guessed it, aged in rye whiskey barrels and is only being produced in limited quantities. The first two versions of this previously available brew were aged for over three months in six-year old Sazerac Rye Whiskey barrels. Bottles should start to appear this spring though, from what I’ve been told, there will be some rolling availability over the course of the year.

Beer stats:

Malts: Specialty 2-row, Rye Ale, Torrified Rye, Rye Flakes, Crystal Rye 75, Crystal Malt 80, Wheat, Kiln Amber, CaraMunich 60

Hops: Warrior, Cascade, Simcoe, Crystal, Chinook, Amarillo, Centennial – Dry hopped with Simcoe, Amarillo and Crystal

10% ABV

And that’s not all! More from Shmaltz Brewing on the Coney Island side:

“[Last] summer, we started a new draft only project in NY called Coney Island Mermaid Pilsner. Much to be expected from Shmaltz, this is an off beat recipe using eight malts (including two kinds of rye, vienna, wheat and oats), five hops (substituting Tettnang for traditional Saaz) and even adding flavor and dry hopping with pure new American craft hop goodness with Amarillo and Crystal.

This has been a big success as a session beer with plenty of creativity and curiosity for our beloved cult . . . but also rather easy drinking, lighter color and body so open to a broad palate.”

As of fall, the brewery was planning a “full national launch” for this summer which will include a 12 oz. bottle in a variety pack so be on the lookout.