With its whiskey cherry and bitter orange peel flavors fortified in small batch Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon Barrels, Barrel-Aged Dwarven Forge Imperial Red Ale hails from Loowit Brewing’s foggy realm of Vancouver, WA.

The toasted woody spice of Woodford Reserve’s trademark charred Double Oak barrels awaken this beers crisp, resinous citrus notes, unveiling layers of butterscotch and brown sugar along with a touch of vanilla. Bourbon tones add boozy depth to its dried plum and cherry profile, calling to mind a refreshing Old Fashioned cocktail capable of quenching your thirst even while engulfed in the flames of Mount Doom.

It’s not often we encounter a Barrel-Aged Imperial Red Ale, and Loowit has forged a bourbon-citrusy potion worthy of reviving even the most weary of warriors. Last year’s batch earned a 4.0 on Untappd for its unique flavor profile and weaponized Imperial strength, and we foresee this hearty elixir climbing higher up the ranks with the help of Woodford Reserve’s battle-ready barrels.