To craft Ritual Of Oblivion in all its awesome might, the Varietal Beer Company had to be patient, discerning, and most importantly, thirsty for some dark brew.

The team started with a chewy English Barleywine base. They transferred it to a series of bourbon barrels, letting it sit for 18 whole months to coax out opulent whiskey complexities. Then, they hand selected and blended batches from four different barrels: Four Roses, Blanton’s Reserve, Heaven Hill, & Old Fitzgerald.