The Bruery Reveals Bold 2026 Lineup Including Black Tuesday Extended Cut

The Bruery added several new releases to its 2026 portfolio on December 26, 2025, delivering a mix of high-ABV barrel-aged beers and approachable seasonal pours. The headliner is Black Tuesday Extended Cut, a Bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout that spent 16 months in Jim Beam barrels and will be bottled in 12.7-ounce format at 19.5% ABV.

Label copy for the Black Tuesday release reads: “The director’s cut of Black Tuesday is here. Black Tuesday: Extended Cut spent 16 months perfecting its flavor in Jim Beam Bourbon barrels. Expect notes of vanilla, oak, and chocolate. Pairs perfectly with a New York strip steak and chocolate lava cake!”

Alongside that heavyweight, The Bruery listed Amburana Gem, a Bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout finished in Amburana barrels and flavored with Brazil nuts, acai berries, and Brazilian vanilla beans. That beer is noted at 19.1% ABV and will appear in 12.7-ounce bottles. Sap Cap is a Bourbon barrel-aged barleywine ale augmented with candy cap mushrooms, maple syrup, and natural vanilla flavor, clocking 14.9% ABV in 12.7-ounce bottles. For drinkers seeking something more sessionable, Shock Pop is a 5.7% ABV sour blonde ale flavored with cherry, lime, and natural blue raspberry, also in 12.7-ounce bottles. Rounding out the list is All The Creamy Cows, a Bourbon barrel-aged imperial milk stout brewed with lactose, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and natural heavy cream flavor, packaged in 12.7-ounce cans at 13.1% ABV.

These releases matter to collectors and local drinkers for a few reasons. The extended barrel-aging and double-digit ABVs signal bottles built for cellaring and slow sipping rather than quick turnover. Unique ingredients and finishing barrels - Amburana wood, Brazil nuts, candy cap mushrooms, and sweetened condensed milk - reflect a continued trend toward experimental adjuncts and international barrel sources. Shock Pop provides a contrast with a lower-ABV sour that broadens appeal at taprooms and tasting events.

Practical considerations: expect limited allocation and follow The Bruery’s channels for specific release and purchase details. Store high-ABV bottles in a cool, dark place and allow barrel-aged stouts to warm slightly before serving to reveal layered flavors. Check labels for allergens such as nuts and lactose when planning tastings or pairings. Stay tuned for full release details from The Bruery as they confirm dates, distribution, and any bottle limits.