Oskar Blues Brewery’s Barrel-Aged Ten FIDY Set for Limited National Release

LONGMONT, CO ., BREVARD, NC  and AUSTIN, TX . – Barreled. Bigger. Bolder. Boozier.  That’s what you gotta do if you’re gonna top one highly-rated imperial stout with another.

Oskar Blues Brewery took its Ten FIDY Imperial Stout and stashed it in a blend of Kentucky bourbon barrels for a minimum of eight months. The result is a cool and drinkable concoction that gets more complex with each sip.

"Aged through four seasons and from a blend of the top bourbons around, this Ten FIDY has morphed into a monster of cranked up flavor," said head of brewing-operations Tim Matthews. "Espresso, burnt sugar, rich chocolate, & caramel notes are now combined with the vanilla, oak, and bourbon flavors and all have been smoothed out during maturation."

Barrel-Aged Ten FIDY clocks in at 12.9% ABV and will be available through a limited nationwide release on draft and in 19.2 oz. stovepipe cans. Ask your favorite bar or shop if they’ll be carrying this and/or search our Beer Finder at www.oskarblues.com/beerfinder

But wait… there’s more

Just to sweeten the pot we’re also dropping a TAPROOM ONLY Java Barrel-Aged Ten FIDY (12.9%). Aged just like BA Ten FIDY, but mixed with Hotbox Roasters beans from Central America, South Asia, and Ethiopia. This will be available on tap, plus 19.2 oz. stovepipe and Crowlers to-go ONLY in our Longmont and Brevard Tasty Weasel taprooms during the BA FIDY release parties (details below).

"We took an already ridiculously complex beer and thought a bit more complexity could be fun," said Longmont Cellar Manager Dennis McShea. "We asked our brothers from Hotbox Roasters to come up with a special blend of beans and roast to compliment the flavors of BA Fidy. We specifically asked for a cold brew that would complement the vanilla and caramel notes from the oak but have the toughness needed to stand next to the bourbon and roast character from the barrel and the beer."

Barrel-Aged Ten FIDY and Java FIDY Release Events

Both ColoRADo and North Carolina will tap BA Ten FIDY and Java FIDY during these events. Tasters, 10 oz. pours, plus stovepipes and Crowlers to-go will be available. No limit on to-go beer.

Tasty Wesel Brevard (NC) – Friday, November 4^th (5-9pm)

Details and RSVP

Tasty Weasel Longmont (CO) – Saturday, November 5^th (12-8pm)

Details and RSVP

OH! Before we forget…. Let’s get ready to RUM-ble!

In December we’re releasing two rum-barreled brews in our ColoRADo and North Carolina taprooms ONLY.

Stay tuned for Rum Barrel-Aged Ten FIDY and Rum Barrel-Aged Death By Coconut to drop in Brevard on December 12^th and Longmont on December 17^th. On tap, in 19.2 oz. stovepipes, and Crowlers.

Booyeah. There is no other place on the planet to get these except from either taproom.