Barn Owl No.18 hoppy 17 began as a blend

17 began as a blend of a sour golden ale and a bretty pale ale before being locked away in wine puncheons for extended barrel-aging

and toasted coconut

Decadent and viscous

The Zinfandel grapes contribute elements of berry and soft spice

It’s a refined imperial stout to end the year on a high note

Barn Owl No.18 hoppy 17 began as a blendAs years passed and our oak aged beer became more robust, we discovered many unique, interesting, single barrels deserving of a special release. Barn Owl was created as a response to these lone wolves, and has grown into a diverse, ongoing series that reflects the growing diversity of our barrel program. The name is a nod to the wise and exacting animal that keeps watch over the farmhouse (er.. industrial warehouse), and the one off creations are