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The eleventh installment in The Bruery's acclaimed \"Twelve Days of Christmas\" series, this 2018 release scored 91 on BeerAdvocate and, like every beer in the series, was brewed only once and never repeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 11.0%  |  Origin: Placentia, California, USA  |  Style: Scotch Ale \/ Wee Heavy  |  Brewery: The Bruery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bruery was founded in 2008 by Patrick Rue in Placentia, California, and quickly earned a reputation for ambitious, boundary-pushing ales. 11 Pipers Piping is a Scotch-style ale brewed with Belgian candi sugar and coriander, then 100% bottle conditioned—meaning all carbonation develops naturally through a secondary fermentation inside the bottle. As the penultimate chapter of the Twelve Days of Christmas series, each annual release corresponds to a verse of the classic carol, and each recipe is produced just once, making every entry a true one-off collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with layers of toffee and brown sugar before shifting into ripe red fruit and a subtle vinous warmth. As the beer warms, those caramelized sugar notes deepen and a faint spice from the coriander emerges in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is rich and malt-forward, with generous toffee and caramel giving way to a mid-palate burst of red fruit—think dark cherry and plum. Belgian candi sugar adds complexity but is absorbed into the heavier malt backbone, while the coriander remains a gentle supporting note rather than a dominant flavor. A soft, almost plush texture carries the sweetness without becoming cloying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Notably dry for a beer this malt-driven, the coriander steps forward at the close and checks the residual sweetness with a clean, spiced snap. A lingering warmth from the 11% ABV rounds things out with a vinous edge that fades slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink 11 Pipers Piping\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour into a tulip glass or snifter at around 50–55°F to let the malt complexity unfold as it warms. This is best savored on its own, but it adapts well in a few creative applications. A \u003cstrong\u003eBeer Flip\u003c\/strong\u003e highlights its toffee richness when shaken with a whole egg, simple syrup, and nutmeg. A \u003cstrong\u003eScotch Ale Float\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs a small pour over vanilla ice cream, playing the caramel and red fruit off the cream. It also substitutes beautifully in a \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Velvet\u003c\/strong\u003e variation, blended with dry sparkling wine for a festive, malt-driven take on the classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollecting as part of The Bruery's Twelve Days of Christmas vertical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoliday dinners or wintertime gatherings with rich comfort food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting a craft beer enthusiast who values limited-release ales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCellaring to observe how bottle conditioning evolves the flavor over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does 11 Pipers Piping taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e It delivers a rich, malt-driven profile dominated by toffee, brown sugar, and ripe red fruit, with a surprisingly dry finish driven by subtle coriander spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does 11 Pipers Piping compare to Founders Dirty Bastard?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are malt-forward Scotch-style ales in a similar ABV range, but 11 Pipers Piping incorporates Belgian candi sugar and coriander, giving it a more complex sweetness and a drier finish than Dirty Bastard's straightforward caramel-and-smoke character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 11 Pipers Piping good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely—its 11% ABV, layered malt profile, and bottle-conditioned carbonation make it ideal for slow, contemplative sipping from a tulip glass or snifter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is 11 Pipers Piping made?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is brewed at The Bruery in Placentia, California, a craft brewery founded in 2008 that specializes in inventive, limited-release ales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with 11 Pipers Piping?\u003c\/strong\u003e Braised short ribs complement its caramel-malt depth. Aged cheddar or Gruyère echo its toffee sweetness. Sticky toffee pudding mirrors the brown sugar notes directly. Roasted root vegetables match its earthy warmth, and dark chocolate with sea salt contrasts its dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does 11 Pipers Piping come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e This release is available in the standard 750ml bottle format, consistent with The Bruery's limited-release series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 11 Pipers Piping worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e As a one-time-only, bottle-conditioned release from a well-regarded craft brewery, it positions as a premium collectible ale; the 91-point BeerAdvocate score and its role in a multi-year series add genuine scarcity value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy 11 Pipers Piping?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this release matter is its finality—as the eleventh entry in a twelve-part series produced over more than a decade, it represents one of the last opportunities to experience The Bruery's Twelve Days of Christmas concept in real time. The combination of Scotch ale tradition, Belgian candi sugar, and coriander is not a recipe anyone else has replicated in this category. A 91-point BeerAdvocate score from nearly 100 reviews confirms it resonated with discerning drinkers, not just collectors. For anyone interested in American craft brewing at its most conceptually ambitious, this bottle is a genuine piece of that history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bruery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44838347735209,"sku":"28445","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"the-bruery-bakery-boysenberry-pie-16oz","title":"The Bruery Bakery: Boysenberry Pie 16OZ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bruery Bakery: Boysenberry Pie 16OZ\u003c\/strong\u003e is an 8.1% ABV imperial stout brewed with boysenberries, cinnamon, and natural vanilla flavor, packaged in a 16oz can. Scoring between 4.1 and 4.25 out of 5 on BeerAdvocate and carrying a 3.9 on Untappd across more than 4,500 ratings, this pastry stout draws directly from Orange County's deep-rooted boysenberry farming tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 8.1%  |  Origin: Orange County, California  |  Style: Imperial Stout  |  Brewery: The Bruery, Placentia, CA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bruery operates out of Placentia in Orange County, California, a region with a boysenberry heritage stretching back to the late 1920s when berry expert Walter Knott — of Knott's Berry Farm fame — became one of the first farmers to cultivate the fruit commercially. The boysenberry itself is a hybrid cross of raspberry, loganberry, blackberry, and dewberry, and this beer was originally brewed for Knott's Berry Farm's annual Boysenberry Festival. Unlike earlier barrel-aged iterations of the Bakery series that reached 10.2% ABV, this expression is a non-barrel-aged imperial stout at 8.1%, allowing the fruit, cinnamon, and vanilla additions to occupy center stage without competition from oak or bourbon character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark berries and chocolate emerge first, followed by layers of toffee, sweet caramel, and a dusting of cinnamon. 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The malt backbone provides a slightly roasty close that grounds the dessert-like character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Boysenberry Pie\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour this stout into a tulip glass or snifter at cellar temperature (50–55°F) to let the aromatic complexity open fully; drinking it too cold will mute the berry and spice nuances. 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The imperial stout base provides roasted malt depth that keeps the sweetness from becoming one-dimensional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Boysenberry Pie compare to other Bruery Bakery stouts?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bakery series rotates through various pastry-inspired flavors using the same imperial stout foundation; Boysenberry Pie is distinguished by its specific use of boysenberries and cinnamon, and at 8.1% ABV it is notably lighter than The Bruery's barrel-aged offerings like Black Tuesday, which typically exceed 19% ABV. This makes it more approachable while still delivering full pastry-stout character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Boysenberry Pie good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — at 8.1% ABV it is well-suited for slow sipping from a tulip glass at cellar temperature, where the berry, vanilla, and cinnamon aromatics can fully express themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Boysenberry Pie made?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is brewed by The Bruery at their facility in Placentia, located in Orange County, California. The recipe was inspired by the region's boysenberry farming history, which dates to the late 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Boysenberry Pie?\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark chocolate truffles complement the stout's cocoa and toffee notes. Vanilla cheesecake mirrors the beer's creamy vanilla character. Smoked pork belly benefits from the berry acidity cutting through fat. Sharp aged cheddar creates a classic sweet-savory contrast. Fresh boysenberry cobbler served alongside makes for an obvious but rewarding pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Boysenberry Pie come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard release is packaged in 16oz cans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Boysenberry Pie worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e It positions as a premium craft pastry stout from a well-regarded specialty brewery, and its BeerAdvocate scores of 4.1–4.25 out of 5 place it firmly in the upper tier of the style. For drinkers who value fruit-forward imperial stouts with a genuine regional story behind them, it represents strong value within the specialty beer segment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Boysenberry Pie?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat separates this beer from the crowded pastry-stout field is its direct connection to place — it was originally created for Knott's Berry Farm's Boysenberry Festival, tying the recipe to the very region where commercial boysenberry cultivation began nearly a century ago. The fruit itself, a complex hybrid of four berry varieties, delivers a tartness and depth that single-berry stouts rarely achieve. With consistent BeerAdvocate ratings above 4.0 and strong community reception on Untappd, Boysenberry Pie has proven itself across thousands of independent reviews as a standout within The Bruery's extensive Bakery lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bruery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44838348816553,"sku":"34873","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"the-bruery-bois-750ml","title":"The Bruery Bois 750ML","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bruery Bois 750ML\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 15.0% ABV barrel-aged English-style old ale produced via the solera method in a 750ml bottle. Carrying a 4.3 out of 5 rating on both Untappd (over 13,800 ratings) and BeerAdvocate, Bois stands as one of The Bruery's most acclaimed and complex year-round releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 15.0%  |  Origin: Placentia, California, USA  |  English-Style Old Ale  |  Brewery: The Bruery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bruery, based in Placentia, California, brews Bois using an English old ale recipe fermented with the house Belgian yeast strain — a combination that bridges two brewing traditions in a single glass. The beer is aged entirely in rye whiskey barrels, drawing spice and vanilla from the wood. 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Bois tends to be more accessible in availability, while Black Tuesday is released in more limited annual batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Bois good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Bois is designed for slow, contemplative sipping — its solera-blended depth and barrel-aged richness reward patience, especially when served slightly below room temperature in a snifter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Bois made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Bois is brewed at The Bruery in Placentia, California, in northern Orange County, where the brewery operates its barrel-aging program and solera blending system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Bois?\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged cheddar or Gouda (the caramel notes in both complement each other), dark chocolate truffles (echoing the burnt sugar and toffee), smoked brisket (the rye barrel spice bridges with smoke), sticky toffee pudding (a natural dessert mirror), and blue cheese with fig jam (matching the beer's dried fruit character).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Bois come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Bois is available in the standard 750ml bottle format, the traditional size for The Bruery's barrel-aged and specialty releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Bois worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e Bois positions as a premium craft offering within The Bruery's barrel-aged lineup, and the solera-method production — which inherently blends older and younger beer for added complexity — provides genuine depth that justifies its place in the upper tier of American barrel-aged ales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Bois?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solera method is exceptionally rare in American craft brewing, and Bois is one of the few commercially available beers that employs it year after year, meaning every bottle contains traces of every previous vintage blended into the barrels. That cumulative complexity, combined with full aging in rye whiskey barrels and fermentation with a Belgian yeast strain, creates a beer that genuinely evolves with each annual release. Consistent ratings of 4.3 on both Untappd and BeerAdvocate across thousands of reviews confirm that the execution matches the ambition. For collectors and serious craft beer drinkers, Bois represents a living, evolving project — not just a single batch, but an ongoing accumulation of flavor and time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bruery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44838348914857,"sku":"25450","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"the-bruery-frucht-cucumber-4pk","title":"The Bruery Frucht: Cucumber 4Pk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bruery Frucht: Cucumber 4Pk\u003c\/strong\u003e is a foeder-aged Berlin-style wheat ale brewed with fresh cucumbers at 4.3% ABV, sold in a four-pack of cans. 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The addition of whole Syrah grapes and extended time in oak foeders produces a striking beer that blurs the line between a classic gose and a dry rosé wine — a combination rarely attempted and even more rarely executed this well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 5.6%  |  Origin: California, United States  |  Style: Foeder-Aged Fruited Gose  |  Brewery: The Bruery \/ Bruery Terreux\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bruery was founded in 2008 by Patrick Rue in Placentia, California, and quickly earned a reputation for experimental, boundary-pushing ales. Bruery Terreux operates as the dedicated sour and wild ale arm of the operation, specializing in barrel-aged and foeder-aged fermentations. 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Grilled shrimp or ceviche match the beer's salinity and brightness. Prosciutto and fresh melon echo its fruit-forward profile. 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