Abolitionist Ale
Barrel-Aged Farmhouse Amber Ale by Abolitionist Ale Works, Charles Town, WV
- ABV
- 6.5%
- IBU
- n/a
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The namesake beer, a farmhouse-style amber ale aged in barrels and released as a yearly vintage. The 2025 vintage won Best in Fest at the 2025 Mountaineer Brewfest.
Where to get it
Only at the brewery in Charles Town, WV.
- At the taproom
- Cans to go
- Growler fills
- Bars and restaurants
Mostly sold at the Charles Town brewpub, on draft and in 16 oz cans to go, with a build-your-own four-pack and quart growler fills. Kegs go out to a few bars elsewhere in West Virginia now and then. There is no grocery or convenience store distribution.
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Aroma
Caramel malt, oak and a little farmhouse funk.
Appearance
Amber to copper with an off-white head.
Taste
Toasty, caramel malt meets earthy yeast and some oak, with a light tartness and a dry finish.
Overall
A layered, slow-sipping amber that shows off the barrel program.
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