Kentucky Old Fashioned Barrel Ale This summer, our barrel-aging experts present to you a unique ale. It’s a copper-colored brew that plays off the beloved taste of a bourbon Old Fashioned – the most iconic of Southern cocktails. Ideal for those late summer evenings on the patio, this summer seasonal is brewed with tart cherries and orange peel, then aged in fresh bourbon barrels and bourbon barrels used to age bitters. Subtly sweet, it’s balanced by bitter hints of hops and bitters, as well citrusy notes of orange.