Style: Lager (Amber)

ABV: 12.1 IBU: 27.0

92/100
Aroma: 11
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 18
Mouthfeel: 5

Great Lakes Brewing Company 35th Anniversary Barrel Aged Imperial Amber Lager

What the brewers say

Join our 35th anniversary celebration with this limited edition Imperial Amber Lager inspired by one of our original 1988 recipes, aged in Bulleit™ bourbon barrels.

What our panel thought

What our editors thought

Wet grain, hay, candied yams with the skin on, and just a bit of carnation floral sweetness in the aroma. Oak pushes forward in the sip with a tannic grip and regimented austerity.

Review printed in: The Malt Is the Message (Spring 2024) (View All Issues)


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