Side Project — Redux Blend #1

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

Redux Blend #1 is a masterful expression of Side Project’s blending artistry, weaving together threads of bourbon barrel-aged English Barleywine matured for extended periods in oak. The pour reveals layers of bourbon warmth and vanilla, giving way to dark chocolate, rich toffee, and brown sugar sweetness. Notes of plump raisin and deep caramel intermingle with seasoned oak, while subtle barrel warmth ties the complex blend together. Each sip evolves with patience, showcasing the depth and nuance that define this Missouri brewery’s no-compromise approach to extended barrel maturation and thoughtful, deliberate blending.

Food Pairing

Pair with a slice of dense flourless dark chocolate torte, where bittersweet cocoa amplifies the beer’s chocolate and toffee depth. Alternatively, serve alongside an aged sharp cheddar or Stilton with toasted walnuts and dried figs, allowing the salty richness and dried fruit to echo the raisin, caramel, and bourbon-soaked oak character.

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.