‘Best of Both Worlds’: Bulleit and Fat Head’s Brewery Debut Doppelbocks Aged in Whiskey Barrels

(Photo: Bulleit Frontier Whiskey)

This week, Bulleit Frontier Whiskey announced a collaborative release of two beers with Fat Head’s Brewery, which has four locations scattered throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Bulleit and Fat Head’s are launching two barrel-aged doppelbock beers: the Barrel Aged Old Fashioned and Cinnamon Toast. Both limited-edition beers will be available at select retailers, bars and restaurants in the Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Harrisburg areas beginning in early November.

“We’ve long admired the craft of blending distinctive flavors, and partnering with Bulleit to create our new Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned and Cinnamon Toast Dopplebocks has been an incredible journey,” Bill Wetmore, sales and marketing director at Fat Head’s Brewery, said in a news release. “This collaboration allows us to create a dynamic beer-drinking experience, bringing together the best of both worlds in these two delicious new brews.”

Doppelbock is a German-style beer that translates to “double bock.” As its name suggests, doppelbock is a more potent version of the traditional bock, which is a strong German lager.

Bulleit frequently collaborates with breweries for releases in its Bulleit and Beer program. Previous Bulleit and Beer releases have featured collaborations with Shiner, Stone and West Sixth.

“We’re thrilled to announce this partnership with Fat Head’s Brewery,” Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Brand Ambassador Adam Geissler said in a news release. “We’ve always been fans of a beer and a shot, especially when the beer is crafted by such a dedicated and thoughtful team like at Fat Head’s. Their long history of creating unique beers and knowledge in the field made us incredibly excited to kick-off this partnership, and we can’t wait to see, and taste, the awesome liquids we produce.”

Bulleit And Fat Head’s Barrel Aged Cinnamon Old Fashioned-Style Doppelbock Beer

This dopppelbock was aged in barrels that previously contained 10-year-old Bulleit whiskey.

Tasting notes, via the brands: Dried stone fruit, oak, vanilla, maple syrup, dark cocoa and warming alcohol. It finishes with cherries and bitter and sweet orange peel for a distinctive twist.

Bulleit And Fat Head’s Barrel Aged Cinnamon Toast-Style Doppelbock Beer

This doppelbock was aged in barrels that previously contained Bulleit rye whiskey, which the brands say

Tasting notes, via the brands: Rye spice, pumpernickel bread, caramel, toffee, and toasted marshmallows; and finishes with cinnamon and vanilla.

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