Helldorado

Helldorado (2017)

Firestone Walker Brewing Company

Barleywine - American

This beer is no longer being produced by the brewery

Part of the adventure of aging beer in retired spirits barrels is the synergistic interaction of different malt flavors with the oak and spirit flavors… Read More

Part of the adventure of aging beer in retired spirits barrels is the synergistic interaction of different malt flavors with the oak and spirit flavors from the barrel. Darker beers like stouts and darker barley wines have typically been the favored candidates for barrel-aging, due to their deeper caramel and roasted flavors. Helldorado breaks that mold with a deep golden color from being brewed solely with English and American pale malts. The bready, honeyed flavors of pale malts pull out rich wildflower honey, vanilla and coconut notes from the oak, creating an overall flavor evocative of bourbon-glazed graham crackers that stands as singularly unique in our Vintage lineup. Helldorado may be lighter in color but it is a full-bodied and densely concentrated sipper at 12.8% ABV. Read Less

Helldorado (2016)

Firestone Walker Brewing Company

Barleywine - American

This beer is no longer being produced by the brewery

Part of the adventure of aging beer in retired spirits barrels is the synergistic interaction of different malt flavors with the oak and spirit flavors… Read More

Part of the adventure of aging beer in retired spirits barrels is the synergistic interaction of different malt flavors with the oak and spirit flavors from the barrel. Darker beers like stouts and darker barley wines have typically been the favored candidates for barrel-aging, due to their deeper caramel and roasted flavors. Helldorado breaks that mold with a deep golden color from being brewed solely with English and American pale malts. The bready, honeyed flavors of pale malts pull out rich wildflower honey, vanilla and coconut notes from the oak, creating an overall flavor evocative of bourbon-glazed graham crackers that stands as singularly unique in our Vintage lineup. Helldorado may be lighter in color but it is a full-bodied and densely concentrated sipper at 11.8% ABV. Read Less

Helldorado (Single Barrel 2015)

Firestone Walker Brewing Company

Barleywine - American

This beer is no longer being produced by the brewery

Single barrel of Heaven Hill Bourbon barrel-aged on cask only at Helldorado release. Helldorado reflects a different profile from most barley wines. Aromas… Read More

Single barrel of Heaven Hill Bourbon barrel-aged on cask only at Helldorado release. Helldorado reflects a different profile from most barley wines. Aromas and flavors of honeysuckle, lavender, dried apricots and hints of vanilla, toasted oak and light leather nuances and a honey liqueur finish. As the name suggests, this one, while malt driven, is hopped with 100% El Dorado hops for a bit of floral character. Read Less

Helldorado (2015)

Firestone Walker Brewing Company

Barleywine - American

This beer is no longer being produced by the brewery

An Imperial Blonde Ale or Blonde Barley Wine; Helldorado has the lightest color of any of the beers in our barrel program but carries a great deal of… Read More

An Imperial Blonde Ale or Blonde Barley Wine; Helldorado has the lightest color of any of the beers in our barrel program but carries a great deal of interesting barrel character: vanilla, light char and amazing lavender-honey notes. Rich boozy honey liqueur character and loads of smooth sweet toasted malt to finish. The El Dorado hops dance in the background without playing a dominant role in the flavor profile. This beer gets better and better the longer it is in barrel. Read Less

Helldorado (2014)

Firestone Walker Brewing Company

Barleywine - American

This beer is no longer being produced by the brewery

An Imperial Blonde Ale or Blonde Barley Wine; Helldorado has the lightest color of any of the beers in our barrel program but carries a great deal of… Read More

An Imperial Blonde Ale or Blonde Barley Wine; Helldorado has the lightest color of any of the beers in our barrel program but carries a great deal of interesting barrel character: vanilla, light char and amazing lavender-honey notes. Rich boozy honey liqueur character and loads of smooth sweet toasted malt to finish. The El Dorado hops dance in the background without playing a dominant role in the flavor profile. This beer gets better and better the longer it is in barrel. Read Less

Helldorado (2013)

Firestone Walker Brewing Company

Barleywine - American

This beer is no longer being produced by the brewery

Helldorado reflects a different profile from most barley wines. Aromas and flavors of honeysuckle, lavender, dried apricots and hints of vanilla, toasted… Read More

Helldorado reflects a different profile from most barley wines. Aromas and flavors of honeysuckle, lavender, dried apricots and hints of vanilla, toasted oak and light leather nuances and a honey liqueur finish. As the name suggests, this one, while malt driven, is hopped with 100% El Dorado hops for a bit of floral character. Read Less

Helldorado (2012)

Firestone Walker Brewing Company

Barleywine - American

This beer is no longer being produced by the brewery

An Imperial Blonde Ale or Blonde Barley Wine; Helldorado has the lightest color of any of the beers in our barrel program but carries a great deal of… Read More

An Imperial Blonde Ale or Blonde Barley Wine; Helldorado has the lightest color of any of the beers in our barrel program but carries a great deal of interesting barrel character: vanilla, light char and amazing lavender-honey notes. Rich boozy honey liqueur character and loads of smooth sweet toasted malt to finish. The El Dorado hops dance in the background without playing a dominant role in the flavor profile. This beer gets better and better the longer it is in barrel. Read Less