More Black Gold From Full Sail

Hood River, OR – Full Sail Brewing is proud to announce the special
release of Black Gold Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout 2009. This
highly anticipated release from Full Sail’s vintage barrel series has
been a Full Sail brewing tradition since 1998. Every year since, Full
Sail’s talented team of brewers brew an Imperial style dark ale and fill
roughly sixty oak bourbon barrel casks, then age them in their cellar
for about a year.

“Wood and barrel aging is an art form that takes dedication, patience
and care. We brew this special beer in small batches, that’s why it is
available in very limited quantities. You should get some while you
can,” explained Jamie Emmerson, Full Sail’s Brewmaster.

The beer will be released in early February. According to Jamie, it was
initially brewed in February 2008, and released as Full Sail Imperial
Stout. A portion of the batch was reserved and aged for almost a year
in Bourbon casks from Kentucky to create Black Gold. “This extended
aging presents hints of vanilla and allows the Stout to pick up the
flavors of the wood, bourbon and oak. The aging combined with the robust
character of the Imperial Stout make for an extraordinary and wonderful
taste experience. It has a strong roasted malt character and a full
body. Chocolate and caramel nuances blend with the hops for a smooth
Imperial Stout,” described Jamie. “It cellars well, if you store a few
bottles in a dark, cool place and be patient – you will be rewarded for
your effort and restraint,” To help the beer aficionados that have the
self-discipline to cellar this beer, Full Sail marks the bottle label
with the reserve year. Black Gold will be available in 22 oz bottles and
on draught. (ABV 10.5%, IBU 65)

Full Sail is planning a special event to celebrate the release of Black
Gold. The brewery will be pouring three of their wood-aged beers
including bourbon-barrel-aged 2002 and 2008 Top Sail Imperial Porter,
and 2009 Black Gold Imperial Stout. The special tapping will take place
at 5 p.m., Monday, February 2nd at Full Sail’s River place Brewery in
Portland, Oregon and at 5 p.m., Thursday, February 5th at the Full Sail
Tasting Room and Pub in Hood River. For more information call the Full
Sail River place brewery at 503-222-5343 or the Full Sail Tasting Room
and Pub at 541-386-2247.

The independent and employee-owned Full Sail brewery is perched on a
bluff in Hood River, Oregon, overlooking the most epic wind and kite
surfing spot in the world. At this very moment 47 specialists in the
liquid refreshment arts are crafting barley and hops into your next
beer. The Full Sail crew has been fermenting godlike nectar since 1987.
Their award winning brews are now available in nineteen states. The Full
Sail Tasting Room and Pub is open seven days a week. Swing by for a
pint, grab a bite, tour the brewery, or just soak up the view.
www.fullsailbrewing.com