Rafiki's Ritual: Barrel Aged Imperial Stout bottle release

After resting for 30 months in bourbon barrels we are ready to introduce Rafiki’sRitual to the world!

This beer is the definition of decadence. Brewed at over 40 plato before the yeast started their work converting half of the sugar to alcohol, Rafiki’s Ritual weighs in at 12% ABV. Aromas of bourbon and chocolate jump out of the glass alongside sweet caramel and shortbread cookie. The mouthfeel is huge but not cloying with enough carbonation to increase the creaminess and help spread the flavor and aromas to every taste bud and olfactory receptor. Creme brulee, toasted marshmallow, brown sugar and coffee lead into a clean bourbon chapter that temporarily cleanses the palate. Just when you think the Ritual is complete, the sweet notes return with touches of roast and bourbon cask.

While this blend was a decadent journey on it’s own straight from the barrels we decided to accentuate a portion of Rafiki’s Ritual with a large amount of 3 types of cocoa and Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans. The cocoa was selected to compliment and contrast the flavors already present in the blend;

Fijian RakiRaki is known for its toffee, dark fruit and creme brulee notes with an assertive bitterness.

Wild Bolivian Tranquilidad also provides raisin notes and bitterness as well.

The WIld Bolivian Itenez, on the other hand, brings classic fudge notes with hints of leather and burnt sugar.

Are you ready for the Rite of Passage that is Rafiki’s Ritual?

Sale Details:

This is an in-person pick up event.

Sale opens Friday 4/22 at 12 PM

Rafiki’s Ritual Orange Label: 500 mL bottle: $27+ tax and Eventbrite fees

limit 2 bottles per customer

Rafikis Ritual Maroon Label: 500 mL bottle: $22 + tax and Eventbrite fees

limit 3 bottles per customer

Bottle pick up: Saturday 5/7 we will open at 11 am

Proxy pickup is welcome! ⁣⁣⁣⁣There is no limit on how many orders a person may pick up as a proxy. Proxy registration takes place during the ticket registration, though you may edit details through the link in your confirmation email afterward.

You will need the following information to register a proxy:

- Full Name

- Date of Birth

- Email address

General Eventbrite Platform Details

Please pay very careful attention to all of the listed details and stipulations. There will be no exceptions to the release structure outlined below -- your purchase signifies your thorough understanding of the following:

Once you've selected your desired ticket quantity and clicked "Checkout," Eventbrite treats the registration page as a waiting room with a six-minute time limit, but it does not hold your tickets! Have your Government Issued ID (driver's license, passport, or military ID) and form of payment on hand and ready to go. Move through that screen as quickly as possible - the tickets are officially yours once the credit card payment has been processed.

The name entered as the Ticket Buyer must match the name on the credit card used for purchase. Conflicting orders will be deleted. When retrieving bottles, the person registered as the Attendee must present their valid ID and the information must match.

To exchange tickets for your purchases, the person registered as the Attendee must bring their tickets (printed or mobile) and show their VALID ID that matches the name and ID number registered on the ticket. Expired, hole punched, or otherwise damaged IDs will not be accepted, even with DMV paperwork – this has been and will continue to be our house policy. MAKE SURE YOUR PROXY HAS A VALID ID TO REGISTER, WE WILL NEVER MAKE AN EXCEPTION TO THIS ID POLICY.

If tickets do not sell out online, bottles may be available for purchase in the Tasting Room after the sale concludes.

Host or Publisher Steve Billings