Epic Armageddon IPA Oak Barrels tasted after ocean voyage
Luke Nicholas of Epic Brewing Company tries the first sample of Epic Armageddon IPA from the oak barrels that spent 6 weeks on the Interislander ferry that travels between the North & South islands of New Zealand.
The barrels crossed the Cook Strait 126 times. The beer was sampled at the public festival Beervana, on the 28th and 29th August 2009, to very positive feedback from the public.
The barrels were named Pete & Melissa after UK based beer writers Pete Brown and Melissa Cole.
The inspiration for this idea come from Pete Brown's book Hops & Glory
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Comment by Nolen Smith on September 1, 2009 at 1:52pm
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I gotta say, Luke - I tried some of the Oak barrel Armageddon at BV and I found it FAR more drinkable than the standard Armageddon. I'm sure I could've finished off a barrel myself... if alcohol poisoning didn't finish me first. Loved it!
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Comment by nzbrewer on September 1, 2009 at 1:56pm
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Loved this retweet by @Malthouse
RT @dlishblog: ♥Luke's expression @1:19! Wish I cld try it! RT @epicbeer: Epic Armageddon Oak Barrels after ocean voyage
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