Revolution Brewing Double Barrel Straight Jacket 2026 English Barleywine

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

4.7Untappd

Revolution Brewing’s Double Barrel Straight Jacket (2026) is a monumental English Barleywine from Chicago’s most celebrated deep-wood program, clocking in at a commanding 16.5% ABV. In the glass, it pours a deep, near-opaque brown with a thin ring of beige foam that dissipates quickly, leaving an oily sheen in its wake — a hallmark of heavily matured, high-gravity ales. The nose is an intoxicating layering of bourbon, toffee, dark dried fruit, toasted oak, and a whisper of roasted malt and bittersweet chocolate, with a gentle spirit warmth woven throughout. On the palate, the mouthfeel is sumptuous and thick — sticky yet never clumsy — with a lush sweetness balanced by a faint, resolving bitterness and enough dry wood structure to keep each sip animated.

Key flavor notes include raisins, figs, caramelized sugar, toasted coconut, and vanilla, underpinned by a satisfying bourbon heat that meshes seamlessly with the malt base. The finish is long and warming, with drying oak tannins and a lingering echo of Eagle Rare barrel spirit. A supremely drinkable sipper for its size, it equally rewards patient cellaring. Rated 4.7/5 on Untappd. Full profile at https://untappd.com/b/revolution-brewing-double-barrel-straight-jacket/6782197.

Food Pairing

Revolution Brewing Double Barrel Straight Jacket 2026 pairs beautifully with aged Comté or a well-matured Gruyère, where the nutty, crystalline character of the cheese mirrors the beer’s caramelized malt depth. For a more indulgent match, try it alongside a dark chocolate fondant with salted caramel — the beer’s sweet bourbon lift and drying Eagle Rare finish create a near-perfect counterpoint to rich cocoa bitterness.

Revolution Brewing Double Barrel Straight Jacket (2026)