Newbarns 2021 Barrel Aged Plain Dark Beer 2x33cl, 11%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep brown to near-black with a rich dark appearance. This is an inference based on the beer style and the producer description of it as a barrel aged plain dark beer.
Nose: Roasted malt, dark chocolate, oak, dried fruit, and gentle whisky cask warmth with hints of sherry richness. This is an inference based on the producer description and the listed cask types used for Newbarns 2021 Barrel Aged Plain Dark Beer.
Palate: Full-bodied and layered, with dark malt richness, bittersweet cocoa, cask spice, soft vanilla, and a rounded dark fruit note from the sherry-influenced barrels. This is an inference based on the producer description and the listed cask types used for Newbarns 2021 Barrel Aged Plain Dark Beer.
Finish: Long, warming, and oaky, with lingering roasted malt, dried fruit, and barrel character. This is an inference based on the producer description and the listed cask types used for Newbarns 2021 Barrel Aged Plain Dark Beer.
Description
Newbarns 2021 Barrel Aged Plain Dark Beer 2x33cl, 11% is a super-limited release built around the brewery’s iconic Plain Dark Beer and elevated through extended barrel ageing in an extraordinary selection of whisky casks. Presented as a twin-pack, this special edition brings together dark malt richness, cask complexity, and a strong sense of place, making it a standout bottle-shop find for craft beer fans and collectors alike.
For this 2021 barrel-aged edition, Newbarns selected four remarkable casks: a 6 year old BenRiach sherry octave, a 24 year old Macallan cask, a 19 year old blended Speyside malt sherry butt, and a 52 year old Bonnington grain whisky barrel. That final cask adds an especially local connection, as Bonnington was once a Leith distillery located only minutes from where Newbarns now brews. The result is a dark beer with added layers of oak, spirit character, and mature cask influence, while still staying true to the brewery’s much-loved Plain Dark Beer identity.
Why Choose Newbarns 2021 Barrel Aged Plain Dark Beer 2x33cl, 11%
This is a highly distinctive barrel-aged Scottish dark beer made in very limited quantities and matured in an exceptional range of whisky casks. It combines the core appeal of Newbarns’ iconic PDB with added depth from sherry-seasoned wood, mature Speyside malt influence, and rare old grain whisky cask character. It also stands out for its strong Leith connection, especially through the Bonnington barrel, giving the release extra story and collectable appeal.
Ideal For.
This is ideal for craft beer drinkers who enjoy barrel-aged stouts and strong dark ales, as well as whisky enthusiasts looking for crossover flavour from famous and rare cask sources. It also suits collectors of limited-release Scottish beer, gift buyers seeking something unusual, and anyone building a mixed premium beer selection with special edition releases.
Product Details
Product: Newbarns 2021 Barrel Aged Plain Dark Beer
Pack Size: 2 x 33cl
ABV: 11%
Style: Barrel aged dark beer
Canned On: 17/11/2021
Best Before: 17/11/2031
Cask Types Used: 6 year old BenRiach sherry octave, 24 year old Macallan cask, 19 year old blended Speyside malt sherry butt, and 52 year old Bonnington grain whisky barrel
Production Style: Super-limited release. This is based on the producer description.
Vegan: Yes
Allergens: Gluten
Origin Note: The Bonnington cask adds a notable historic Leith connection. This is based on the producer description.
Collector’s Note
Newbarns 2021 Barrel Aged Plain Dark Beer 2x33cl, 11% has strong appeal beyond simple drinking enjoyment. The use of multiple aged whisky barrels, including a 24 year old Macallan cask and a rare 52 year old Bonnington grain whisky cask, gives this release a real sense of rarity and provenance. Combined with its limited nature and the long best-before date, it is a highly attractive option for specialist beer collectors and fans of barrel-aged Scottish releases.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
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