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Port Barrel-Aged
- Baltic Porter
- 11% ABV
- Label approved Sep 23, 2019
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Boughs of Barley (Cape May .)'s Baltic Porter. Label approved 23 September 2019.
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- 50–55°F (10–13°C)
- Glass
- Tulip: the narrow top holds the aroma in and the head up
About 320–350 calories and 27–34 g carbs
About 215 of those calories come from the alcohol.
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About this beer
This is the 6th of 30 labels we have from Cape May Brewing Co. It is one of 2 baltic porter labels approved in September 2019. Its label was approved 24 days after it was submitted. The label carries barrel-aged on the front.
From the label“Gone before the first notes of auld lang syne! Ice skates and candy canes, brightly lit trees and spending quality time with close friends and family — the sights and sounds of the season are upon us, bringing joy to one and all. That's what boughs of barley is for: celebrating the season in all its glory. A rich and silky smooth Baltic porter, carefully fermented with our house lager yeast, we've created a delectable brew for your holiday season. We cold conditioned this brew for a month before we laid it to rest in port wine barrels. Bringing forth a well-rounded body with strong aromas of the port barrels on the nose. A hint of acidity creeps in to add a depth of balance. Port barrel-aged boughs of barley is our holiday treat for you. Grab a bottle while it lasts, because this limited release will be gone before the first notes of auld lang syne!”
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