Portland, OR. — One of the many things that Hood River’s Ferment Brewing does really well is winter. Today the brewery announces the release of three barrel aged winter warmer beers and the installation of heated yurts that overlook the Columbia River from Ferment’s patio.
Ferment’s yurts are a favorite way to hide away and enjoy some warmth when it’s cold outside. The yurts can host small groups of up to six and are dog-friendly. Visitors will find the yurts on the heated patio before entering the main restaurant, next to the giant fireplace.
Ferment Brewing’s three barrel aged beers have also arrived just in time for the gift giving season. Each beer has been aged for 6-12 months, allowing for rich layers of malt to blend together and create a contemplative sipping experience.
The limited beers include the latest variations of Ferment’s Imperial Stout and Ferment Barleywine Ale, and Stock Ale. All three beers are available on tap and in 500ml bottles at the brewery and throughout Ferment’s distribution in Washington and Oregon.
- Imperial Stout — Aged in a mix of whiskey barrels and red wine barrels before being blended together. This huge sipper presents flavors of coffee, dried fruits, juicy berries, leather, and oak. 13.6% ABV
- Ferment Barleywine Ale — Brewed with a blend of seven different malted barley varieties from Europe, and aged in a variety of oak barrels, creating deep malt layers that evoke dried fruit, oak, and toffee. 12.4% ABV
- Stock Ale — Traditionally cellared in barrels for long periods of time, we aged our Stock Ale for 8 months to allow Brettanomyces to perform its slow-acting magic and create a warm complexity. Look for notes of toasted almonds and dried Bing cherries. 10.2% ABV
These beers join a host of lower-abv dark beers at Ferment, including Peppermint Porter, Woodsman Porter, Nitro Dry Stout, ESB, and later this month the brewery will Doug The Dark, a highly anticipated Cascadian Dark Ale that is already available in seasonal 16oz 4-packs and on draft throughout Ferment’s distribution channels.
About Ferment Brewing
Ferment Brewing Co. opened in 2018 as a 20-barrel brewery and tasting room overlooking the Columbia River in Hood River, Oregon. Born out of an appreciation for the art of fermentation, the company prides itself in providing a modern brewery and tasting room experience that fuses traditional farmhouse techniques with a forward-thinking scientific approach. Ferment offers a unique family of beers and kombucha that tap the wild terrain of the Columbia River Gorge for inspiration. For more information, visit https://www.fermentbrewing.com/
