Lervig Rackhouse Hipster for Christmas – Bourbon Barrel Aged Barley Wine

Lervig Rackhouse Hipster for Christmas is a powerful and luxurious barley wine from the brewery’s exclusive Rackhouse series. This barrel-aged beer is made for cold winter nights, where deep malt tones, sweetness and bourbon heat create an intense and warming experience in the glass.

Aged in bourbon barrels, the rich malt base has developed complex notes of caramel, vanilla and oak. The barrel aging also adds a soft bourbon character that gives the beer a warm and rounded depth.

Hipster for Christmas is a classic barley wine with a modern twist. The full body and high alcohol content create an intense flavor profile where sweetness, spice and barrel aging work perfectly together. The result is a beer with plenty of depth, complexity and an almost dessert-like character.

The Rackhouse series represents Lervig’s most ambitious barrel-aged projects. Here the beers are allowed to mature for longer in carefully selected barrels, adding an extra dimension of flavor and complexity.

Tasting notes

Aroma: Caramel, vanilla, coconut and dark chocolate with hints of dried fruit and bourbon.

Taste: Velvety smooth with toffee, burnt sugar, dried figs and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves.

Finish: Long and warm with notes of bourbon, caramel, oak and Christmas spices.

History of the brewery

Lervig Aktiebryggeri from Stavanger, Norway is internationally recognized for its creative and flavorful beers. The brewery is constantly working with new techniques and ingredients to create unique beer experiences.

The Rackhouse series is the brewery’s program for cask-aged beers. The beers are allowed to mature for months or years in carefully selected casks, giving a deep complexity and character that develops in the glass.

• Brewery: Lervig Aktiebryggeri
• Series: Rackhouse
• Name: Hipster for Christmas
• Type: Bourbon Barrel Aged Barley Wine
• Barrel aging: Bourbon barrels
• Flavor profile: Caramel, toffee, vanilla, coconut, dried fruit and Christmas spices
• Quantity: 33 cl
• alcohol content: 13.1%