Press Release:

(Denver, CO) – At River North Brewery, the first week in December is always circled on the calendar. It’s when the brewery releases one of its most revered beers – the one the brewers look forward to all year.

This year’s vintage of Barrel-Aged Avarice will debut Saturday, December 7th at 1pm!

For 2013, the River North brewers blended Avarice aged in a number of different whiskey barrels, some of which have held the Belgian-style Imperial Stout for 14 months. The result is a decadent and opaque brew which melds the robust dryness of the base beer with smooth, sweet notes of whiskey and oak.

“I’ve sometimes wondered how long this beer would age in the bottle,” said Founder and Head Brewer Matt Hess. “Several years would be a safe bet, but I honestly would not be surprised if it tasted even better in a decade.”

In total, the brewery will release 105 cases of individually numbered bombers. The lowest numbered bottles will be sold in the taproom, with the beer on tap for the release party as well. More cases will land on store shelves around Colorado the following week.

Matt and Jessica Hess opened the award-winning River North Brewery in February 2012. Brewing in the RiNo district of Denver, Matt focuses on Belgian styles and American styles with a Belgian twist, with an emphasis on barrel-aging. Follow the brewery on Facebook (facebook.com/rivernorthbrewery) or Twitter/Instagram (@rivernorthbrew) for the latest insights.