Barrel Aged Beers

At Pollyanna, there's another side to everything. Optimism isn't just a fool's errand -- any true optimist knows that the world is full of intrigue and mysterious curiosities. We've confidently ventured into the deeper mysteries of fermentation because we believe that "crafted optimism" isn't just for foolish hearts -- its for the curious spirit. The Orenda Volumes explore the oddity of brewing with the confidence that we will come out the other side wiser, more ambitious, and with renewed optimism.Volume 3: Belgian-Style Tripel brewed with 100% RO water to remove impurities, Belgian pilsner malts, Belgian candi sugar, French Strisslespalt hops, and house Belgian yeast.

Optimism isn’t just a fool’s errand—any real optimist knows that the world is full of intrigue and mysterious curiosities. It is our job to bring them to light through sheer force of will. Orenda explores the oddity of brewing with the confidence that we’ll come out the other side wiser, more ambitious, and with renewed optimism.2016 Red Wine (10.4% ABV) Belgian-Style Quadrupel Ale aged in Cabernet Sauvignon and Burgundy Wine Barrels for 9 months in anticipation of our first anniversary.2017 Brett & Red Wine (10.4% ABV) Belgian-Style Quadrupel Ale aged in Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Wine Barrels for 12 months with Brettanomyces.2017 Grape Brandy (11.0% ABV) Belgian-Style Quadrupel Ale aged in Grape Brandy Barrels for 10 months. 2017 FOBAB Bronze Medal Winner.2018 Grape Brandy (11.0% ABV) Belgian-Style Quadrupel Ale aged in Grape Brandy Barrels for 11 months.2019 Grape Brandy (11.0% ABV) Belgian-Style Quadrupel Ale aged in Grape Brandy Barrels for 10 months. 2019 FOBAB Silver Medal Winner.

A not so Fun Size treat, we aged our Milk Stout with twice the amount of peanut, vanilla bean, cocoa nib, and sea salt in Bourbon Barrels for 10 months. The result is truly King Sized!

Anger and hostility complexes await you, dear beer lover, for this Russian Imperial Stout was not meant for you. Meant only for those that live a life of separation and those that sit in the dark by choice, this deep, mysterious, black as death beer will haunt you at night, leave you weeping in your sleep, and remind you that manners mean nothing to a corpse. Like traveling through the bonfires of Hell, each sip serves as a reminder that you do not belong. You, dear beer lover, are not worthy. 2016 was aged for 10 months in Heaven Hill Bourbon barrels.

Imperial Milk Stout aged in High Rye Bourbon barrels with Cocoa Nibs, Maple, Vanilla Bean, and Coffee.