Origins: Bourbon Barrel Arkansas Stouts

In the first of our podcast’s Origin series, we explore Drew’s home state of Arkansas in a most excellent fashion - a side by side tasting of Arkansas Bourbon Barrel Aged stouts with a “point of reference” using Founder’s Kentucky Breakfast Stout.  In addition to a great beer lineup, we’ll break down Arkansas beer politics, touch on the growing craft beer scene in the state, and share a few memories from Drew’s early days.
 

Featured Bourbon Barrel Aged Stouts: 

BDCS (2020).  Ozark Beer Company, Rogers, AR. 10.2% ABV.

Lord God (2020). Flyway Brewing, Little Rock, AR. 10.1% ABV.

Nighty Night (2019).  Lost Forty Brewing, Little Rock, AR.  11.5% ABV.

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS).  Founders Brewing Company, Grand Rapids, MI.  12% ABV.
 

The “Pre-game” Beer

Chicken and Dumplins.  East Sixth Brewing Company, Little Rock, AR.  Hazy IPA.  5.8% ABV.

Other Shout-Outs:

Lost Forty Brewing.  Little Rock, AR - Winner of the best mid sized craft brewery at the Great American Beer Festival!

Fort Smith Brewing Company.  Fort Smith, AR

Beer Geeks of Arkansas - Facebook group for Arkansas craft beer lovers

Harry Potter (lol)
 

On every episode, we rate beers on a scale from 0-5, 5 being the highest.
 

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