This just-released, super-special, barrel-aged beer from Russian River Brewing Company is like the DRC of beer. The Tempation is aged in French oak wine barrels that used to hold Chardonnay, which impart some of that character to the blonde ale base, as well as the brettanomyces yeast, which many consider bad for wine (debatable), but great for beer. The beer is then re-fermented in bottle (bottle-conditioned) like a Champagne, to give it fine, yielding bubbles. This is a rare beer to share with good friends over a meal and well-worth the splurge. It is, of course, enjoyable now, but it promises a wonderful evolution in bottle if you choose to age it in your cellar.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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Anchor Brewing "California 1896" Lager, California 12oz $1.49
Anchor Brewing "Anchor Steam" 12oz $1.49
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, California 12oz $1.29
Russian River Brewing "Pliny the Elder" Double IPA 500ml (CA Only) (3 bottle limit) $4.99
Einstok Icelandic White Ale 12oz. $1.89
