Side Project — Double Barrel Rye Beer Barrel Time (2023)

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

Double Barrel Rye Beer : Barrel : Time 2023 is a decadent American barleywine matured in a succession of rye whiskey barrels, lending an extra layer of spiced complexity. The pour reveals deep mahogany hues and a velvety body laced with caramel, toffee, and brown sugar sweetness. Layers of vanilla and toasted oak intertwine with peppery rye spice, dark fruit, and molasses, while a whisper of bourbon-like warmth rounds out the finish. Rich, warming, and meticulously crafted, it showcases Cory King’s devotion to barrel artistry, sipping like liquid silk with a long, contemplative finish.

Food Pairing

Pair with a charred ribeye steak topped with bone marrow butter, where the rye spice and caramel notes accentuate the beef’s richness. Alternatively, enjoy alongside a slice of sticky toffee pudding or aged blue cheese, allowing the vanilla, oak, and dark fruit character to harmonize with sweet and savory indulgence.

About Side Project Brewing

Side Project Brewing was founded in 2013 in Maplewood, Missouri, as an ambitious extension of Perennial Artisan Ales. Created by brewmaster Cory King, the brewery was conceived as a no-compromise venture dedicated to producing extremely limited quantities of experimental and barrel-aged beers. Side Project operates with a singular philosophy: to push the boundaries of brewing without regard to commercial constraints or production schedules, releasing beers only when they reach optimal maturity and quality.

The brewery has earned international recognition for its exceptional barrel-aged stouts, wild ales, and fruited sour beers, with many releases becoming highly sought after by collectors worldwide. Side Project’s meticulous approach involves extensive barrel aging programs, often utilizing premium wine and spirit barrels, and incorporating unique ingredients to create complex, nuanced flavor profiles. Their small-batch production model and unwavering commitment to quality over quantity have established them as one of the most respected names in American craft brewing. The brewery’s reputation is built on consistently delivering beers of extraordinary depth and character, making their limited releases among the most anticipated in the global beer community.