For over three years now, our brewers have been working on a series of experimental beers that fall under the umbrella known as “Mysterium Verum” (translation: “Real Mystery”). A Mysterium Verum beer can be as simple as aging one of our seasonals in an oak barrel, or, it could be an entirely new creation that has fermented and aged in wood, stainless steel, or a combination of the two. The one common thread in all of the Mysterium Verum beers will be their experimental nature, but from this common thread we expect the beers to range far and wide. There are usually a number of different MV beers out in the world at any one time, but their limited availability means they aren't usually around for very long. There are always new beers developing and evolving in the cellar. As with all Mysterium Verum beers, we will take our time to evaluate, deliberate and finally celebrate the release of yet another addition to this growing family of sublime beers. We are looking forward to bottling many of these concoctions in the future so they will be more widely available. Stay tuned to this page and our Facebook page for updates and availability. Dum cerevisiam est spes est!
"Scots Gone Wild"
Imperium is the second release in our new line of barrel refermented wild ales, though it is the first to feature wild yeast that is indigenous to the Hill Country. Our Lost Gold IPA was aged in American oak barrels for 6 months after being inoculated with a strain of wild yeast that was harvested from the skies surrounding the brewery. While the aroma hints at a subtle tartness, the flavor centers around a dry, funky, barnyard character that matches perfectly with the elevated hop level of this IPA.
