Barrel-Aged Ruthless Rye IPA

A Friends of the Family Exclusive

Our friendship with St. George Spirits goes back 30 years, beginning when we provided the first wash—a base liquid used in distilling—for their whiskey program. Back then, we were both trailblazers in our respective industries and were excited about the chance to collaborate.

"I think they're some of the most talented and creative distillers in the world," said our owner, Ken Grossman. A friendship soon formed between our two companies, and many years of washes and bottles later, St. George distilled a whiskey from our Ruthless Rye IPA.

Now, the story comes full circle with Barrel-Aged Ruthless Rye IPA—the first release of our Friends of the Family program, exclusively available to club members.

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We aged our Ruthless Rye IPA in those same Ruthless whiskey barrels, giving the beer a depth of flavor only possible through years of patience. It's rich with notes of orange peel, vanilla-oak, and caramel, flavors that become more complex and nuanced with time—a true celebration of lasting friendship.

"In the 30 years that I've had the pleasure to work with Ken and the team at Sierra Nevada, my respect and admiration have only grown," said St. George Master Distiller Lance Winters. "To whoever said, 'Never meet your heroes,' I say get better heroes."

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Friends of the Family is pick-up only, no shipping. You (or a proxy) pick up each release at our Chico, CA, or Mills River, NC brewery.

A bartender presenting a glass of Barrel-Aged Ruthless Rye IPA next to its bottle

A bottle of Barrel-Aged Ruthless Rye IPA and a bottle from the Trip in the Woods series

Friends of the Family: The Goods

Members receive 12 different beers through the year (36 x 500ml bottles total), including six Friends of the Family exclusive beers and six small-batch Trip in the Woods barrel-aged beers. These distinctive yet complementary beers explore a depth of flavor and innovation. Members also receive a 20% discount at our breweries, exclusive merch, members-only glassware, and more.

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Friends of the Family is pick-up only, no shipping. You (or a proxy) pick up each release at our Chico, CA, or Mills River, NC brewery.