Fremont Brewing 'B-Bomb' Barrel-Aged Imperial Winter Ale Beer, Washington

A towering blend of time, oak, and intensity, Fremont Brewing B-Bomb Barrel-Aged Imperial Winter Ale surges with brooding complexity and dark seasonal power. This once-a-year release reveals the layered results of extended aging in American Oak bourbon barrels, with each sip expressing a harmonic convergence of cacao, whiskey-soaked wood, and dark-roast richness. Bold, elegant, and endlessly expressive, B-Bomb is brewed for winter’s longest nights and those who don’t fear the depth.

Product Details:

• Style: Barrel-Aged Imperial Winter Ale
• ABV: 15.4%
• IBU: 50
• Color: Dark black, opaque
• Primary Ingredients: 2-Row Pale, Crystal-120, Munich, Roast Barley, Carafa-2, Chocolate malts; Columbus, Willamette, US Goldings hops
• Barrel Aging: Aged in 8–12-year-old American Oak bourbon barrels; blend of 9, 12, and 24-month barrel-aged beer
• Owners: Matt Lincecum

Sensory Description:

Rich layers of dried fig, molasses, and brown sugar rise from the glass with concentrated warmth. On the palate, chocolate-dipped raisins, toffee, and dark roast coffee unfold across a smooth, full body, underpinned by subtle threads of leather and oak. Barrel aging adds quiet notes of vanilla and warm whiskey spice, trailing into a long, gently warming finish. The structure is bold yet balanced, unfolding slowly, like a fireside tale told over hours.

Awards & Accolades:

• Gold — World Beer Championships (2023)
  Wood Aged Ale, Non Vintage
• Platinum — World Beer Championships (2022)
  Wood Aged Ale, Non Vintage
• Silver — San Diego International Beer Competition (2022)
  Wood & Barrel-Aged Strong Beer, Non Vintage
• Gold — Sip Northwest (2018)
  Barrel Aged, Non Vintage
• Double Gold — Sip Northwest (2017)
  Best Barrel-Aged, Non Vintage
• Gold — WA Beer Awards (2016)
  Wood & Barrel-Aged Strong Beer, Non Vintage
• Gold — Best of Craft Beer Awards (2016)
  Specialty Wood-Aged Beer, Non Vintage
• Bronze — Festival of Barrel-Aged Beers (2015)
  Strong Dark Beer, Non Vintage
• Winner — Great Alaska Beer & Barley Wine Festival (2015)
  Best Winter Beer, Non Vintage
• Gold — WA Beer Awards (2013)
  Wood-Aged Beer, Non Vintage
• Bronze — World Beer Cup (2012)
  Wood & Barrel-Aged Strong Beer, Non Vintage

Brewer's Background:

Founded in 2009 by attorney-turned-brewer Matt Lincecum, Fremont Brewing began in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood as a passion project rooted in community and sustainability. What started on a 15-barrel brewhouse quickly expanded into Fremont West, a modern 80,000-square-foot facility producing award-winning ales and lagers. With a commitment to local sourcing and small-batch excellence, Fremont champions a philosophy grounded in quality, creativity, and environmental responsibility, because beer, as they say, matters.

Serving Suggestions:

Best served at 55–60°F in a wide-bowled goblet or snifter to capture its full aromatic depth. Pour gently to preserve the integration of aged character and effervescence. Ideal as a fireside sipper or as a pairing for rich fare like braised short ribs, duck confit, aged blue cheese, or dark chocolate torte. B-Bomb also rewards cellaring, developing new layers of complexity over 3–5 years or longer.

Fremont Brewing B-Bomb Barrel-Aged Imperial Winter Ale is not just a seasonal beer, it’s a ritual. A study in balance and barrel aging, brewed for the adventurous and aged for those who wait.