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Boughs of Barley

Boughs of Barley (Cape May .)Cape May, NJ
  • Barrel-Aged Stout
  • 11% ABV
  • Label approved Sep 12, 2019

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Boughs of Barley (Cape May .)'s Barrel-Aged Stout. Label approved 12 September 2019.

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54–60°F (12–16°C)
Glass
Snifter: a wide bowl you can warm in your hand, for a small strong pour

About 345–410 calories and 33–49 g carbs

About 215 of those calories come from the alcohol.

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About this beer

This is the 4th of 30 labels we have from Cape May Brewing Co. It is one of 73 barrel-aged stout labels approved in September 2019. Its label was approved 13 days after it was submitted.

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 here, 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 imperial stout, 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 freshly-dumped bourbon barrels. Bringing forth a well-rounded body with strong notes of vanilla, chocolate, and oaken char on the nose. A delicate sweetness that brings a depth of balance. Bourbon 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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