Lazy Magnolia experiments with barrel aging in this fun twist on a belgian classic!
"The first of our R&D series is now on tap in our taproom & on it's way to shelves near you!
Welcome to the New Normal is a beautifully constructed saison-style ale, aged in Chardonnay barrels that transcends into something ‘other-worldly’." - Lazy Magnolia
The oldest brewery in Mississippi is beginning to amp up their research into barrel aged beers. Welcome to The New Normal is a Saison aged in chardonnay barrels. This is different than most barrel aged beers that come through the Bayou Barley review mill. The vast majority of the barrels used for aging have been bourbon. The thought of adding a buttery vanilla touch to one of our favorite beer styles was just to good to pass up!
The beer pours a slightly hazy gold with an inch thick REALLY CREAMY head. This beer is definitely unique in flavor; not like any beer we've tested before. Welcome to The New Normal has a very apparent fruit taste. The chardonnay barrels flavors are very strong however. This can be viewed two different ways. If you love chardonnay, you will most definitely enjoy this beer a good bit. If you are not a fan of chardonnay (why are you drinking a chardonnay aged beer???), you will likely find the barrel aging has over powered the beer too much. This beer was fun to drink and different than your average barrel aged. Hopefully Lazy Magnolia makes a version 2.0!
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