This makes me glad there is some (awesome) predictability in the beer world. Sierra Nevada Barrel Aged Narwhal. The brewery released Narwhal, a new imperial stout in the High Altitude Series in late October. This is your official heads up for a barrel aged version of Narwhal in your drinking future. Typically you’ll see beers like this at festivals, but it’s a guideline, not a rule.

Style: Imperial Stout (Barrel Aged)

Availability: Draft only, as of 1/25/13

Arrival: TBA

12.9% ABV

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