Revolution Brewing Straight Jacket 2025 | Bourbon Barrel-Aged Barleywine

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

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Revolution Brewing’s Straight Jacket (2025) pours a deep mahogany-cola hue, nearly opaque in the glass, with a thin off-white head that settles quickly to a delicate ring. The appearance alone signals the depth and intensity of what follows. On the nose, the bourbon barrels announce themselves immediately — rich waves of caramel toffee, toasted coconut, stone fruit, molasses, and vanilla unfold with each swirl, revealing the signature complexity that has made this Chicago institution’s flagship barleywine a benchmark of the style. On the palate, the 15% ABV is masterfully hidden beneath a full-bodied, silky-smooth mouthfeel that coats generously without becoming cloying.

Flavours of brown sugar, dried fig, raisin, butterscotch, and warm bourbon-soaked oak layer seamlessly, while a gentle bitterness provides welcome structure. The finish is long and sweetly warming, with lingering notes of vanilla and dark stone fruit. Cellar-worthy or pleasurable fresh, Straight Jacket rewards patience — earlier vintages have shown outstanding evolution over five or more years. Discover this award-winning annual release on Untappd: https://untappd.com/b/revolution-brewing-company-straight-jacket/77337

Food Pairing

Revolution Brewing Straight Jacket 2025 pairs magnificently with a rich, aged blue cheese such as Roquefort, where the creamy, pungent funk amplifies the beer’s caramel sweetness and bourbon warmth. For a dessert pairing, a classic crème brûlée or salted caramel tart echoes the vanilla and molasses character of this bourbon barrel-aged barleywine with extraordinary harmony.

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