Score!

[red-beard]

2 six packs of Devine Reserve #12!!!!!!

[enzo1]

is that good?

[red-beard]

I went to two stores and bought the last 6 pack at each!

1st store: 9 cases
2nd store: 4 cases

It is all gone.

Saint Arnold Brewing Company - Texas' Oldest Craft Brewery

Divine Reserve 12 Available Tuesday, July 31

Divine Reserve No. 12 will be released Tuesday, July 31. Not every store will get it tomorrow. It may take the entire week before everybody gets their allotment. Also, while the kegs will be delivered this week, not all accounts will put it on draft right away. Some may even age it. You can search Twitter under #DR12 to see where people are finding bottles and draft.

DR12 is an old ale and was inspired by David Rogers' winning entry in the 2011 Big Batch Brew Bash. There are two definitions of Old Ales. The first is an ale in the old style, which refers to an ale bigger than regular ales. This was the more common definition up to 15 years ago. Our Christmas Ale is an example of this style. The newer definition is a very high alcohol ale that has been aged. This is what DR12 is, except that you have to supply the aging. We did condition DR12 in the fermenters for over 2 months.

DR12 is a very big ale with the high alcohol (10%) creating a spicy malt and hop flavor. Aging will allow the alcohol to oxidize and create sherry flavors that will round out the beer. It will age best if stored cold. This beer will come into its own in a year and should be drinking great 5 years from now.

When pouring this beer, we highly recommend decanting it, pouring it slowly and smoothly and leaving the last ounce or so in the bottle. You can pour this into a separate glass if you wish, but you will find that the decanted portion tastes brighter and cleaner. The nose has rich malt notes and a little alcohol that combines with a spicy hop note to create a complex bouquet. The taste has a spicy, malty beginning that smoothes out into a creamy middle and a warming finish. Also, make sure to let this beer warm up before your drink it. It is best enjoyed at around 50° F.

While most of DR12 was packaged in 6 packs, for the first time there will also be a small amount available in 22 oz bottles.

[vash]

sounds nice!! never even heard of it.

does hard to get equal expensive?

[Esel Mann]

Interesting!

If I ever make it to Texas, I'll certainly look this brewery up for a tour and sample.

[BRPORSCHE]

Sadly I came up empty handed...

[porsche4life]

12... Thats enough to share with your pelican compadres....

Special beer isn't any fun if you don't share...

[krichard]

hope some made it up to Austin.... I'm going on the hunt!!

[red-beard]

It has to age.....five weeks!

There is more shipping to grocery stores, etc, all this week.

[Tobra]

Dig the St Arnold

if yo uare in Austin, you need to hit Celis Brewery, it is surprisingly small

[Hydrocket]

Don't see it in the Top 50 Top Beers - Old Ale - BeerAdvocate

But I'm sure it's quite delicious!

[krichard]

Originally Posted by Tobra

Dig the St Arnold

if yo uare in Austin, you need to hit Celis Brewery, it is surprisingly small

Celis Brewery closed in 2000 after it was bought out by Miller..... Thankfully we have seen a revival of the craft beer scene here in Austin in the last couple of years!! I will be opening my brewery in the next 9 months so whenever you guys are in the Austin area mid next year hit me up and you can be an official "taste tester"