Royal Oak - Old Ale

Beer style: Bourbon Barrel Aged Old Ale

The oak is a majestic tree that can grow up to 1000 years old and can be found in the world's forests. There are countless different species, all of which have in common their fruit, which is called the acorn: It comes in hard, scaly shells, but can also have an almost fur-like cup and its size also varies Due to its imposing stature and sometimes enormous height, the oak was revered by various cultures in the past Germanic tribes, Celts, Christians, ancient Greeks and Romans attributed positive properties to the tree and used it for ritual acts and customs Its wood is valued for its hardness and is used in the construction of furniture, floors, windows, doors, stairs and houses

Builders have also taken a liking to oak: The wood is durable and gives off an excellent flavor to the fine wines that are stored in it

This fact is relevant here because the brewers at Bad Seed Brewing chose oak barrels for the barrel ageing of their Old Ales The barrels previously housed Heaven Hill bourbon and released their intense aroma into the beer during the 22-month storage period The creation is therefore called Royal Oak