The Bruery Cuivre 2015 | Bourbon Barrel-Aged Old Ale

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

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The Bruery Cuivre (2015) pours a deep, opaque mahogany brown with ruby undertones, yielding a fine, thin brown head that settles to a delicate film with minimal but persistent lacing along the glass. At 16.2% ABV, this 7th anniversary Old Ale commands immediate respect. On the nose, the aromatics are rich and multi-layered: warm bourbon barrel leads the charge, followed by plump dried dark fruit — dates, raisins, prunes — alongside caramel toffee and a whisper of toasted biscuit malt. The palate is full-bodied and opulent, with a creamy mouthfeel and measured carbonation. Sweetness is generous but never cloying, with caramel, vanilla, and molasses anchoring the flavour, while notes of sherry, dark sugar, and gentle oak spice provide structural complexity.

A touch of leather and dried fig rounds out the mid-palate. The finish is long, richly warming, and decidedly port-like in character — a hallmark of the solera blending method that weaves reserves from each successive Bruery anniversary ale into the blend. With a decade of cellaring behind some bottles still showing impressive vitality, Cuivre rewards patience and is ideally suited for further vertical aging. Explore the full community ratings on Untappd: https://untappd.com/b/the-bruery-cuivre-2015/1038831.

Food Pairing

The Bruery Cuivre 2015 old ale pairs magnificently with an aged Comté or Époisses de Bourgogne — the nutty, crystalline cheese mirrors the bourbon barrel depth and dried fruit complexity. Equally compelling alongside a rich dark chocolate fondant with salted caramel, where the beer’s vanilla and toffee backbone creates a seamless, indulgent finish to any special occasion.

The Bruery Cuivre (2015)