Launch Pad Brewery by Morgan Forsyth, Craft Beer Promoter
Aurora, CO – There is a brewery that is launching itself with an amplitude that is sure to set itself apart from the rest with their current barrel-aged lineup. In the beer industry, one of the most commonly used barrels for barrel aging beers is bourbon. While I have seen beers aged in wine barrels, it is not something you come across as frequent. Launch Pad Brewery has accumulated some incredible wine barrels from a local winery – Creekside Cellars, located in Evergreen, CO. They started their barrel project with four small wine barrels and recently added four larger barrels – and the beers they are brewing up and maturing in the barrels are far from ordinary.
Here’s a sneak peak of a few of the beers they are aging:
Syrah Russian Imperial Stout maturing in a Robusto barrel using syrah grape juice from the winery in the recipe.
Triple Cosmological Principle Dark Saison with blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, cherries and black cardamom aging a Robusto barrel.
Red Wine Barrel-Aged Trinity Belgian Tripel aging in a Robusto barrel.
And they haven’t limited themselves to just wine barrels. Launch Pad uses only Laws Whiskey barrels for some other experimental beers that are being aged in bourbon and rye whiskey barrels. While this brewery will be celebrating only their second anniversary this July, they are deserving of respect and attention to the beers they are producing!
Beer List(some are seasonal)
Fun Bobby: A red wine barrel-aged saison with a 6.9% ABV, offering a unique blend of farmhouse ale characteristics and wine barrel complexity.
Mahoney’s Irish Stout: A 4.2% ABV dry stout that pays homage to traditional Irish stouts, featuring roasted malt flavors and a smooth finish.
Vandyland IPA: A West Coast-style IPA at 7.4% ABV, known for its bold hop profile and crisp bitterness.
Cuban Missile Crisis: A 5.6% ABV cream ale that offers a smooth and easy-drinking experience with subtle malt sweetness.
3 Wise Guys: An imperial milk stout at 7.8% ABV, delivering rich, sweet flavors with a robust body.
Early Morning Launch: A 4% ABV orange cream sour that combines citrusy tartness with creamy undertones for a refreshing twist.
To Me, You Are Perfect: A milk/sweet stout at 6.8% ABV, offering a balance of sweetness and roasted malt flavors.
Redshift: An American red ale with a 5.9% ABV, featuring a malty backbone and a hint of hop bitterness.
The Event Horizon: A black IPA at 6.4% ABV, merging dark malt characteristics with hoppy bitterness.
Vow of Silence: A Belgian strong dark ale with a 9.1% ABV, showcasing rich, complex flavors typical of the style.
Launch Pad Brewery
884 S Buckley Rd
Aurora, Colorado
(303) 745-4599
www.launchpadbrewery.com