Sierra Nevada limited releases Bourbon Barrel-Aged Narfoot and West Ghost IPA
A Blend of Two Monstrous Beers from Sierra Nevada’s Trip in the Woods Series
On Tuesday, February 10, Bourbon Barrel-aged Narfoot, a rare beer from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.’s Trip in the Woods series hits the brewery’s gift shops and online store. The specialty, limited-release beer is a blend of two big, iconic brews from Sierra Nevada – Bourbon Barrel-Aged Narwhal Imperial Stout and Bourbon Barrel-Aged Bigfoot Barleywine-style Ale.
“This beer is an example of taking the long path, and the pay-off that comes with it,” said Brian Grossman, Chief Brewer and second-generation brewery owner at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. “It’s the sum of hundreds of small but important details that have all been thoughtfully shepherded along in a process that has taken years. The details truly matter, and you can taste it.”
The barrel-aging of the two base beers began some five years ago, resting in select bourbon barrels at the brewery’s Chico, CA barrel room. In that time the beers slowly matured and transformed. When the aging process for each beer reached its peak, the experts of the Sierra Nevada barrel-aging program then meticulously blended batches to achieve the ideal flavor profile. At roughly 60% Bourbon Barrel-Aged Narwhal and 40% Bourbon Barrel-Aged Bigfoot, the resulting Narfoot has become a favorite among the brewers. It is available to the public in premium cork and cage 500mL bottles, while supplies last.
For more info, visit one of the brewery gift shops in Chico, CA or Mills River, NC, or check out the online store: https://sierranevada.com/family/beer-available-online
BEER DETAILS
Style: Blended Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout and BBA Barleywine
ABV: 12.8%
IBU: 28
Appearance: Black
Flavor Notes: Rich flavors of dark chocolate, caramel and toffee with undertones of warming bourbon
Availability: Limited starting Tuesday 2/10/26, while supplies last – available only at Sierra Nevada gift shops and online for direct-to-consumer shipping where legal (CA, DC, KY, NC, ND, NE, NH, OH, PA, VA & VT)
Package: 500mL cork and cage bottles ($17.50)
Portfolio: Trip in the Woods series from Sierra Nevada is a showcase of expertly blended barrel-aged beers, from one of the most experienced barrel-aging teams in the craft beer industry
Sierra Nevada’s West Ghost IPA Makes Leap from Taproom Exclusive to Retail Shelves
West Ghost, a Modern West Coast IPA from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., is making the great leap from taproom top-seller at the brewery to shelves of specialty beer retailers in select markets across the country. In 2023 the beer debuted as a draft-only selection exclusively on-site at the brewery as part of Sierra Nevada’s innovation pipeline, and it quickly gained popularity with guests.
“West Ghost has been a local favorite at both of our brewery locations for years, so it made sense to lean into what the fans are raving about and bring the beer to a broader audience,” said Ellie Preslar, Chief Commercial Officer at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. “Those looking for a good beer hunt will be pleased when they track this one down. The beer is a stand-out all around, from the liquid to the eye-catching label art.”
West Ghost is making its package debut and hitting shelves in a 4-pack of 16-ounce cans dressed in a striking new specialty label design unlike anything else in the current Sierra Nevada line-up.
The beer will be available year-round at the brewery’s gift shops in Chico, CA and Mills River, NC, at their online store for direct-to-consumer shipping where legal, and at specialty beer retailers in select markets. Learn more about West Ghost at https://sierranevada.com/brews/west-ghost-ipa .
BEER DETAILS
Style: Modern West Coast IPA
ABV: 7.2%
IBU: 60
Appearance: Golden Straw
Flavor Notes: a modern apparition of the classic West Coast IPA, the beer is a fresh take with aggressive hops, understated malt, and a clean finish that disappears as quick as it came
Availability: Year-round starting February 2026, distributed in limited markets across the country including CA, CO, IL, MA, MN, NC, NY, OH, OR, SC, TX, VT, and WA, plus Sierra Nevada’s on-site gift shops and online store for direct-to-consumer shipping where legal
Package: 4-packs of 16-ounce cans (MSRP $17.99 - $20.00)