{"title":"Central Waters Brewing Company","description":"\u003cp\u003eCentral Waters Brewing Company is a brewery from Amherst, Wisconsin, in the United States. They are known for their barrel-aging program and for limited-release stouts such as Black Gold. Besides beer, the brewery also makes whiskey under the name Great Blue. At Hoptimaal you'll mostly find heavy stouts and barleywines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--verhaal--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA brewery in the village of Amherst\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentral Waters Brewing Company is in Amherst, a village in Portage County in Wisconsin. It sits on the Tomorrow River, about 18 miles east of Stevens Point. According to a visitor blog, the brewery started in Junction City, moved to Marshfield and ended up in Amherst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you visit, you'll find a taproom with an outdoor beer garden in Amherst. Tripadvisor mentions free tours past fermentation tanks that reach to the ceiling and a large barrel-aging room. Central Waters now also has a taproom in Milwaukee. On its own website the brewery has a separate page about sustainability, and external sources also mention it as a characteristic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom blonde ale to imperial stout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe website lists Honey Blonde Ale, Shine On Ale, Ouisconsing Red Ale, Mudpuppy Porter, Rift India Pale Ale, Nice Things as a hazy pale ale and Satin Solitude Imperial Stout. So the range runs from blonde ale and red ale to IPA and imperial stout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brewery is known for barrel-aging. According to Tripadvisor, limited-release stouts such as Black Gold mature in the barrel-aging room. On the website, Black Gold has its own page together with River Run. Central Waters also makes whiskey under the name Great Blue, including an 8-year bourbon at 100 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCentral Waters at Hoptimaal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Hoptimaal the focus is on the heavy side of Central Waters. Of the five beers we have had, four are stouts and one is a barleywine, in packaging of 35.5 cl and 65 cl. The strength ranges from 11.1 to 14 percent. The range changes, so check the page to see what's in stock now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly rated on Untappd are, among others, Black Gold, Twenty Eight (XXVIII), the 1 Year Aged Brewer's Reserve Bourbon Barrel Barleywine Style Ale - 2026 Vintage and Brewer's Reserve Tiramisu Stout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake your time with these beers and don't serve them ice cold: fifteen minutes out of the fridge is enough. A tulip or snifter glass helps with the aroma. Store them cool and dark, and feel free to share a 65 cl bottle between two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--faq--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does Central Waters Brewing Company come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentral Waters is in Amherst, a village in Portage County in Wisconsin, United States. The brewery also has a taproom in Milwaukee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of beer does Central Waters make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe website shows, among others, a blonde ale, red ales, a porter, an IPA, a hazy pale ale and an imperial stout. The brewery is also known for barrel-aged beers and limited-release stouts such as Black Gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you visit Central Waters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the brewery has taprooms in Amherst and Milwaukee. According to Tripadvisor, there are free tours in Amherst past the tanks and the barrel-aging room, and there is an outdoor beer garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"central-waters-black-gold-2023","title":"Central Waters Black Gold (2023)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree years in bourbon barrels and 14% ABV: Black Gold (2023) from Central Waters is an imperial stout that was given serious time to mature. A beer to sit down with, not one to open in passing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom an imperial stout of this calibre, expect a full, heavy body and dark malt character. Three years of barrel ageing adds the influence of the bourbon cask on top. At 14% ABV, it is best sipped slowly, giving it time to open up in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCentral Waters is an American brewery that aged this beer for three years in bourbon barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Central Waters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48444941762905,"sku":"","price":49.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/central-waters-black-gold.png?v=1717098639"},{"product_id":"central-waters-brewers-reserve-tiramisu-stout","title":"Central Waters Brewer's Reserve Tiramisu Stout","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentral Waters Brewer's Reserve Tiramisu Stout is a refined dessert stout that brings the tiramisu flavour to the glass. This full-bodied stout combines roasted coffee and cocoa notes with a creamy mascarpone finish and a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. The sweet-bitter balance stays pleasant, and the texture is silky with a long, warm finish. At 11.1% ABV it offers a grown-up flavour experience without heaviness, and it reveals a subtle layering with every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Central Waters Brewing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57888193970521,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-1765.png?v=1776863992"},{"product_id":"central-waters-twenty-eight-xxviii","title":"Central Waters Twenty Eight (XXVIII)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentral Waters Twenty Eight (XXVIII) is a robust imperial stout with an impressive ABV of 13.71%, which will certainly appeal to fans of dark beers. Every sip brings out deep notes of roasted coffee and dark chocolate, complemented by subtle caramel and a warm, long finish. Twenty Eight confirms its reputation among connoisseurs looking for complexity and balance in a powerful beer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Central Waters Brewing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57888194298201,"sku":null,"price":46.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-1841.png?v=1776864024"},{"product_id":"central-waters-marshmallow-fudge-cookie-black-gold","title":"Central Waters Black Gold","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree years in bourbon barrels, 13% ABV and a different recipe every year. Black Gold is Central Waters' limited Imperial Stout, and one that collectors and craft fans actively seek out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 13% and after three years in bourbon barrels, expect a heavy, full-bodied stout where barrel ageing and stout character meet. Because the recipe changes annually, the exact profile varies from batch to batch, so approach each release with an open mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCentral Waters Brewing Company releases Black Gold at the brewery every October, in limited quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Central Waters Brewing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57888194527577,"sku":null,"price":51.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-1842.png?v=1776864113"},{"product_id":"central-waters-1-year-aged-brewers-reserve-bourbon-barrel-barleywine-style-ale-2026-vintage","title":"Central Waters 1 Year Aged Brewer's Reserve Bourbon Barrel Barleywine Style Ale - 2026 Vintage","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentral Waters presents the 1 Year Aged Brewer's Reserve Bourbon Barrel Barleywine Style Ale from the 2026 vintage. 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