This morning we received our annual allocation (1/2 of last year's allotment) of a brew that ranks in just about every beer enthusiasts's top ten list. This seasonally sold beer is so sought after, when it does make it to shelves in our area, it doesn't last long.

This year even though production was increased, demand for this brew is so strong that allocations were cut to distributors nationwide and even to those lucky attendees at the brewery's release party. Hopefully next year with the brewery increasing production 3 fold this wonderful beer will not be so scarce.

What we've got here is an imperial stout brewed with a massive amount of coffee and chocolates, then cave-aged in oak bourbon barrels for an entire year to make sure wonderful bourbon undertones come through in the finish. Makes your taste buds squeal with delight. - brewery description 

The next release in Leinenkugel’s Big Eddy Series has arrived - Wee Heavy Scotch Ale. The series started years ago with a draft only Imperial IPA. Then last year, Big Eddy Russian Imperial Stout arrived. In 2012, the brewery will expand the line to include Wee Heavy Scotch Ale, a Baltic Porter, and another new style they are still deciding on. There are also some barrel aged Big Eddy experiments.