(Easton, PA) – Pulled from today’s Weyerbacher newsletter update…
On Thursday, November 17th, we’ll be debuting Idiot’s Drool from 5 – 8 pm at the brewery. Idiot’s Drool is an Old Ale that has spent 4 1/2 years in oak barrels.
Head Brewer, Chris Wilson says, “It’s a full-bodied, deep burgundy ale with an incredibly complex character. Extended aging has imbued this beer with notes of vanilla, oak, leather and sweet sherry. A mild acidity and subtle carbonation rounds out the palate. Truly fantastic!”
There are only 840 bottles available, so it is a Brewery Only release. Idiot’s Drool is only available in 750 ml cork and cage bottles, with a max of 6 bottles per customer. Since our license only allows us to sell a case of 12 of the 750 bottles, you can choose from our selection of available 750 bottles: Merry Monks, Double Simcoe or Rapture. That’s right – Rapture!! We have another 60 cases we’ve held back just so they would be available at this event. Idiot’s Drool is $23 per bottle, ABV is 12%. Our brewers will be present at this special event to answer all queries.
A oak-aged Blithering Idiot w/ Brett…love it!
“A mild acidity and subtle carbonation rounds out the palate.”
I’m trying hard not to read too much into that sentence.
Had this at GABF…worst of show. Sorry, but sour, oak-aged old ale isn’t as good as a beer enthusiast would think.
As Old Ales would have usually soured as they ‘staled’ (British gastronomy is so enchanting, no?), a beer like this is likely the closest true representation of the historical style.
…I take it you didn’t like Upright’s Billy the Mountain, either?