An old Belgian tradition — the artful blending of different beers to create unique, transcendent flavors — hasa new home in the New World. This is a big, hardworking beer, bred to carry a considerable consignment of flavor without fatigue. A traditional Bière de Garde, it is aged in bourbon barrels for over two years, then blended with a touch of mixed-fermentation sour ale, balancing the sweet assortment of caramel, raisin, and vanilla with a subtle tinge of tartness.