Pulpit Rock — Good Tidings Barleywine –

Few barleywines command attention quite like Good Tidings from Pulpit Rock Brewing. Hailing from Åndalsnes, Norway — a small town dramatically framed by fjords and towering rock faces — Pulpit Rock has earned an international reputation for brewing with ambition and precision. Good Tidings is their crowning achievement in the barleywine style: a massively structured, barrel-aged ale that rewards patience, contemplation, and a willingness to surrender an evening to something truly extraordinary.

A Style Built for Collectors

The American Barleywine is one of craft brewing’s most demanding formats — high in alcohol, dense in malt character, and capable of evolving beautifully over years of cellaring. Good Tidings embraces every dimension of this tradition while pushing it firmly into luxury territory. Brewed in small, carefully controlled batches, this is not a beer produced for mass consumption. Its rarity is deliberate, and its production reflects a philosophy that prioritises depth over volume.

Tasting Notes

Good Tidings delivers a layered and immensely satisfying experience from first pour to final sip. Expect a deep amber to mahogany hue with a warming, inviting nose. On the palate, collectors will find:

• Rich toffee and dark caramel, with notes of dried stone fruit and dark cherry
• Hints of vanilla, toasted oak, and warming bourbon from barrel influence
• A backbone of earthy, resinous hops that balance the sweetness without dominating
• A long, warming finish with chocolate and molasses undertones

Barrel Aging and Craftsmanship

The complexity of Good Tidings is inseparable from its production method. Pulpit Rock employs barrel aging to impart additional layers of character — integrating spirit-forward notes into the already formidable malt foundation. The result is a beer that sits comfortably alongside aged whisky and vintage fortified wine in terms of sipping pleasure and cellaring potential.

Good Tidings by Pulpit Rock is available at Wines & Spirits SA, your trusted Swiss destination for rare and exceptional craft beverages. Given the extremely limited quantities allocated to Switzerland, early acquisition is strongly encouraged for serious collectors.