The Bruery Announces Two New 2026 Barrel‑Aged Stout Releases: Black Tuesday Rye & Black Sails Serenade

Today brings exciting news from The Bruery n Placentia, California as the brewery prepares to launch two new barrel‑aged stout offerings for 2026. Fans of big, bold, high‑gravity beers will want to keep an eye on these upcoming releases.

First up is Black Tuesday Rye, a massive rye barrel‑aged stout that clocks in at an impressive 18.7% ABV. This variant builds on The Bruery’s iconic Black Tuesday lineage, adding spicy rye character and deep barrel complexity to the brewery’s signature imperial stout base.

Joining it is Black Sails Serenade, a Bourbon barrel‑aged imperial stout brewed with a distinctive blend of black sesame seeds, black cherries, salt, and vanilla. At 15.9% ABV, this release promises a layered, dessert‑like profile with rich fruit, nutty depth, and a smooth, warming finish.

Both beers will be packaged in 12.7‑oz bottles, continuing The Bruery’s tradition of premium, cellar‑worthy formats. Craft beer collectors, stout enthusiasts, and fans of The Bruery’s barrel program will definitely want to watch for these limited releases.

Stay tuned for full 2026 release details, availability updates, and additional information as these new barrel‑aged stouts get closer to launch.

Label Text The Bruery Black Tuesday Rye:

“We dare you to find a better pairing for a Tri Tip sandwich. Black Tuesday Rye is a Rye barrel-aged Imperial Stout with a full-bodied, velvety finish. Discover aromas of vanilla and baking spice, giving way to flavors of rye-crackers and fruit leather.”

Label Text The Bruery Black Sails Serenade:

“Shiver me timbers! Black Sails Serenade is a bourbon barrel-aged Imperial Stout, aged in bourbon barrels from George Dickel and Heaven Hill. Loaded with blackstrap molasses, black cherries, black lava sea salt, black sesame seeds, and vanilla. The final treasure is a thick, syrupy stout with aromas of salted chocolate and nutty molasses.”

About The Bruery:

The Bruery is a craft brewery located in Orange County, CA, known for innovative, inspired, taste-forward beers that push the boundaries of what beer can be. Along with two Tasting Room locations in Orange County, and a store in Washington D.C., The Bruery runs three beer premium beer clubs: The Preservation Society®, The Reserve Society®, and The Hoarders Society®. The Bruery offers direct to consumer delivery across CA, DC, PA, VA, VT, ND, OH, and NH, along with national distribution in 29 states.

To understand what makes The Bruery truly special, you first have to understand how we started: just Patrick Rue in his kitchen with a thirst for knowledge and a passion for how interesting beer can be. It was his passion and insatiable curiosity that led him to open a brewery, build a team of world-class like-minded brewers and eventually earn the title of Master Cicerone. This unique combination of unwavering creativity, unquestionable expertise, and relentless innovation, drive us to craft beers that quite frankly, might change the way you think about beer.

Taste Over Style
This really sums up our brewing philosophy. We never shoot for a specific style, instead we let taste act as our compass. We take our inspiration from the culinary world, traditional beer styles, natural ingredients, vineyards and even junk food, but wherever that journey takes us – taste is our guide.

Like Nothing You’ve Ever Tasted Before

This is our promise, and our goal. Every time you open a beer from The Bruery, we love to see the wow on your face, and the “how’d they do that?” in your eyes. Ultimately we believe this experience just makes live a little bit more interesting. Our beers spark conversations, complement meals, and bring people together. They might even change the way you think about beer.

Where The Bruers Relax
Offshoot is what The Bruers drink when they’re off the clock. Nothing better to help you Relax, Escape, Retreat, or Coast. 

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