Sierra Nevada's Barrel Aging Part Art, Science & Magic

Sierra Nevada's Product and Barrel Aging Manager Terence Sullivan will describe the intricacies of Sierra Nevada's Barrel Aging Program. Including their unique Alpha Hops Society.

Compare and contrast a Sierra Nevada Narwel verses a barrel-aged Narwhal.  How barrel aging impacts Appearance, Aroma, Flavor, and Mouthfeel.

Beer characteristics that lend themselves to barrel aging

Terence will "unpack" three different beers for our commercial calibration;

Terence Sullivan is the Creative Brand Manager and Brewery Ambassador at the Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Chico, Ca.  He obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree from The University of California at Davis in 1994. During his studies, he worked for Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa Valley for two years and later worked for Golden Pacific Brewing Company in Emeryville before joining Sierra Nevada in May of 1994.  Originally hired as a shift brewer, Sullivan was promoted to Assistant Brewmaster and Cellar Manager when the brewery expanded in 1997.  As Assistant Brewmaster, he was responsible for CO2 recovery, yeast handling, yeast propagation, dry hopping and all aspects of fermentation including final release sensory on all Sierra Nevada beers.  Recently, Terence was promoted to Creative Brand Manager, working closely with both the marketing and production sides of the brewery. In this new role, his technical brewing knowledge is an asset while working with the various departments responsible for getting beer from concept to the glass.

Barrel Aging - Art, Science and Magic - Terence Sullivan Sierra Nevada