Origins: Bourbon Barrel Arkansas Stouts

<p>In the first of our podcast’s Origin series, we explore Drew’s home state of Arkansas in a most excellent fashion - a side by side tasting of Arkansas Bourbon Barrel Aged stouts with a “point of reference” using Founder’s Kentucky Breakfast Stout.  In addition to a great beer lineup, we’ll break down Arkansas beer politics, touch on the growing craft beer scene in the state, and share a few memories from Drew’s early days.<br /> </p><p><strong>Featured Bourbon Barrel Aged Stouts: </strong></p><p>BDCS (2020).  Ozark Beer Company, Rogers, AR. 10.2% ABV.</p><p>Lord God (2020). Flyway Brewing, Little Rock, AR. 10.1% ABV.</p><p>Nighty Night (2019).  Lost Forty Brewing, Little Rock, AR.  11.5% ABV.</p><p>Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS).  Founders Brewing Company, Grand Rapids, MI.  12% ABV.<br /> </p><p><strong>The “Pre-game” Beer</strong></p><p>Chicken and Dumplins.  East Sixth Brewing Company, Little Rock, AR.  Hazy IPA.  5.8% ABV.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Other Shout-Outs:</strong></p><p>Lost Forty Brewing.  Little Rock, AR - Winner of the best mid sized craft brewery at the Great American Beer Festival!</p><p>Fort Smith Brewing Company.  Fort Smith, AR</p><p>Beer Geeks of Arkansas - Facebook group for Arkansas craft beer lovers</p><p>Harry Potter (lol)<br /> </p><p>On every episode, we rate beers on a scale from 0-5, 5 being the highest.<br /> </p><p>Follow Beering Ain’t Easy on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Beering-Aint-Easy-102693728192629">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beeringainteasy/">Instagram</a>, email us at beeringainteasy@gmail.com, or follow our beer quest on Untappd, usernames <a href="https://untappd.com/user/beeringainteasyadam">BeeringAintEasyAdam</a> and <a href="https://untappd.com/user/beeringainteasydrew">BeeringAintEasyDrew</a>.</p><p>Find your official Beering Ain't Easy Gear at the following <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/66383392">link</a>!</p><p>https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/66383392</p>