r/CraftBeer • u/winesandspiritssa • 1h ago
New Beer Release/Promo Half Acre Double Barrel Wilderness of History 2026
Cracked open the 2026 release of Half Acre’s Double Barrel Wilderness of History. Two rounds in bourbon barrels, and it shows.
Pours nearly black with a thin tan collar that fades fast. Nose is toffee, brown sugar and dark raisin with a clear bourbon lift. Palate is rich and a touch vinous — caramelized malt, dark fruit, a little oak and vanilla, finishing warm and boozy without ever being hot. Thick, slow-sipping, exactly what you want from a double barrel barleywine.