New Braunfels Heavenescent Returns For 2019

As 2019 comes to a close I’m releasing a beer that I’m truly passionate about.

When we first produced Heavenescent back in 2017 it was the beginning of my learning how to blend barrels and flavors to create something greater than the sum of its parts. I remember being nervous and scared to make a mistake and doubting my ability to make something that would taste good. It’s those early emotions that makes the final product something I’m so proud to share with you.

Details of the beer are below. Sales started yesterday and will continue in our tasting room and online until we say goodbye to this annual release.

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Can’t make it the brewery? I’m happy to personally deliver if you’re patient and in an area I visit and will absolutely ship if you’re not.

Just reach out-we’ll figure it out.

Cheers to Sour Beer,

KFM

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Heavenescent is our annual cuvee of Blondine barrels. Each year I taste through our barrels of Blondine and decide on a blend. Each year will have a unique character but I always look for a bone-dry mouthfeel with distinct acidity and a long, lingering finish.

For 2019 I selected the following barrels:

Barrel 10-This was one of those workhorse barrels that brought little by way of complexity but with 13 months in barrel offered a nice base layer for some of the brighter colored barrels.

Barrel 47-This barrel has a smooth, lemony tartness that was clean and crisp

Barrel 49-This one gave deep, caramel, honey and wine aromas with a beautiful finish.

Barrel 53-One of the younger barrels, this one gave a nice round mouthfeel with oak and substance

Barrel 58-this barrel was bracingly acidic but had a nice nose and bright flavor so I used 5 gallons for complexity in the blend

Barrel 60-Previously holding rose wine this barrel had a great balance of spice and floral notes on the nose with a delicate mid palate and a lingering finish that I love.

Barrel 69-Surprisingly dry and tart for a 2-month old barrel, it will give time and structure in the cellar.

Barrel 71-this one had distinct funk on the nose, showcased its 13-month age and tartness really well and would have made a fantastic beer by itself

The final blend has structure, complexity and depth. It drinks fantastically now young but will age gracefully for another 3-5 years.

$15/pack of 4

6.75 for draft pours

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