Because Your Beer Wasn't Pretentious Enough Until It Had Three Breweries' Names On It
In a world where the term "collaboration" is thrown around more than hops in an IPA, Timber Ales, Horus Aged Ales, and Mindful Ales have come together in what can only be described as the craft beer equivalent of the Avengers assembling. Their mission? To create Vanilla Maris, a Barleywine that promises to be as complex and layered as the business model that allows three separate breweries to work on a single beer.
Now, let's unpack this, shall we? Vanilla Maris isn't just any barleywine. Oh no, that would be far too pedestrian for our trailblazing trio. This is a beer that whispers sweet nothings of vanilla into your ear, a flavor so sophisticated and nuanced, you might feel compelled to write poetry about it. And why not? After all, nothing says "I'm a serious beer drinker" like sipping on a brew that sounds like it could double as a character in a Jane Austen novel.
But let's address the elephant in the room: the collaboration. Timber Ales, Horus Aged Ales, and Mindful Ales joining forces is the beer world's answer to a supergroup. Because why have one brewery's name on your bottle when you can have three? It's the ultimate status symbol, a way to casually drop into conversation, "Oh, you haven't tried the Vanilla Maris? It's a collaboration, you know." Watch as your friends' eyes widen in awe at your insider knowledge.
Diving deeper into the Vanilla Maris experience, one can't help but marvel at the sheer audacity of adding vanilla to a barleywine. It's a bold move, a statement piece, akin to wearing white after Labor Day. The vanilla isn't just a flavor; it's a declaration of independence from the tyranny of traditional barleywines, a beacon of innovation in a sea of sameness.
But perhaps the most remarkable aspect of Vanilla Maris is its ability to bring people together, much like the breweries that created it. There's something inherently communal about sharing a beer that was born from the minds of not one, not two, but three different brewing teams. It's like gathering around a campfire, except the fire is made of barley and the smoke smells suspiciously of vanilla.
In conclusion, Vanilla Maris is more than just a beer. It's a conversation starter, a resume builder, a way of life. It's for those who believe that the path to enlightenment is paved with vanilla beans and collaboration logos. So here's to Vanilla Maris, the beer that dares to ask the question, "Why settle for less when you can have more... breweries involved in making your beer?"
Remember, in the grand tapestry of craft beer, it's not about the destination; it's about how many breweries you can name-drop along the way. Cheers, or as the aficionados say, "To vanilla, and beyond!
Cheers you, silly Bastards!
