Modist Brewin & Parlour Bar Announce Release of Boozehound Barrel Aged Old Fashioned Ale

From Modist:

At 40 proof, Boozehound is made from a base that features a Modist brewed spirit- a new category of alcohol

NORTH LOOP, MINNEAPOLIS, MAY 14, 2019 — Nearly one year in the making, the
people of Modist Brewing and Parlour Bar are proud to announce the arrival of
Boozehound, a one-of-a-kind fusion of beer and spirits. Boozehound is made
from a bourbon mash that’s brewed and fermented as a beer, aged in bourbon
barrels, then served as an Old Fashioned.
Boozehound will release on tap at
Modist’s North Loop Minneapolis taproom on Wednesday, May 22nd and at Parlour
Bar Minneapolis and St Paul on Thursday, May 23rd.
The project began when Parlour Bar, well known for having one of the best Old
Fashioneds around, contacted Modist, well known for pushing the boundaries of
what beer can be, to see if they could find a good use for some hand selected
9-12 year old level 4 char Knob Creek barrels. Once he stopped drooling,
Modist Brewing’s Co-Founder/Head Brewer Keigan Knee pitched the idea of
launching a new type of alcohol called brewed spirits* he had been
brainstorming for a long time. “I’ve been sitting on this idea for a while,
and the barrels that Jesse [Held, Bar Consultant of Jester Concepts] had
picked out were perfect. Based on the barrels and the pedigree of their
cocktails, we decided a bourbon brewed spirit presented as an Old Fashioned
was the way to go,” said Keigan.

Because of Modist’s mash filter powered brewing system, they were able to
replicate an exact bourbon grain bill recipe that they brewed and fermented as
a beer. Using an ale yeast strain with high alcohol tolerance, the beer
reached 20% alcohol by volume (40 proof) before being transferred to the
barrels for aging. Also put in the barrels was a special type of Mexican raw
sugar called Piloncillo, which is a staple ingredient of Parlour’s Old
Fashioneds.

After aging in barrels for nearly a year, Boozehound was transferred to kegs
for its official debut this May. The finished product will be served from the
tap with a splash of bitters and garnished with orange peel. It will be
available on draft for a limited time at Modist, Parlour Minneapolis, Borough,
and Parlour St Paul.

*About Brewed Spirits
Brewed Spirits is Modist’s coined name for a style of beer that is made to
replicate a traditional spirit. By using an identical grain mash bill or
ingredient base of a typical style of liquor, the goal of a brewed spirit is
to get as close as possible to creating a “spirit,” while working within the
legal limitations of beer. After successfully creating a bourbon base for what
became Boozehound, Modist now plans to launch a series of other brewed
spirits, including several different types of whiskey (including 100% rye),
tequila, and rum.
About Modist Brewing Co.
Modist opened in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis in April of 2016
aiming to modify beer and how it is perceived by defying rules and
expectations. Utilizing a mash filter powered brewing system, they push past
traditional brewing by embracing creativity and unconstrained experimentation.
Modist showcases their innovative spirit via the creation of a series of never
seen before beers, including their flagship brews: Dreamyard (hazy ipa made
from entirely oats and wheat sans barley), False Pattern (hazy pale ale brewed
from oats), and First Call (an oat based coffee lager that’s blonde in color).
In their first year of business, Modist was named both the Best New Brewery in
Minnesota by Growler Magazine as well as one of “The 50 Best Breweries in the
United States” by BeerAdvocate. In the time since opening, they’ve received
continuous accolades including recently being named Minnesota’s Most
Innovative Brewery, as well as a multitude of individual beer awards.

About Parlour Bar, Minneapolis and Saint Paul
Parlour, located directly below Borough in Minneapolis, set a new standard for
bartending and cocktail creation in the Twin Cities. The large bar features
tufted banquettes and intimate tables. The craft cocktail menu has its
foundation in the classics, using freshly squeezed juice, house-made syrups,
elixirs, and rare artisanal spirits. A brief food menu featuring fare from
Borough includes elevated bar snacks, including a legendary burger.
In April 2018, Parlour St. Paul joined the West 7th Neighborhood. Taking all
of the things that made Parlour Minneapolis what it is, the burger, old
fashioned and atmosphere, the new space is larger along with the menu. A
decadent menu is available at brunch and dinner, complete with all-day eggs,
sandwiches, and a selection of shareable plates.