INDRI SINGLE MALT WHISKY AND FORT CITY BREWING UNVEIL INDIA FIRST BARREL AGED BEER COLLABORATION

Unveiling two distinct beers aged in Ex-Indri and Ex-Camikara barrels

18^th March 2024, New Delhi – India’s most favourite single malt brand renowned for its award-winning India’s first triple cask single malt whisky, Indri is proud to announce an exciting collaboration with Fort City Brewing, a leading innovator in the craft beer industry. Together, the brands are unveiling an exclusive and handcrafted selection of beers matured in Indri casks, poised to captivate the palates of aficionados.

Two trend-defining teams got together and laid the foundation of the ‘Barrel Aged Beer Program’, combining Indri’s legacy of crafting high quality spirits, with Fort City Brewing, a pioneer in crafting innovative and exceptional brews. This collaboration represents a fusion of tradition and innovation where each beer in this exclusive collaboration is handcrafted to reflect the distinctive characteristics and quality synonymous with both brands.

After much deliberation, Fort City’s Imperial Stout was selected for the Ex-Indri barrels to compliment the oak and coffee characters. Jaggernaut, the Indian interpretation of Belgian Dubbel at Fort City, was chosen for the Ex-Camikara barrels to play with the raisin and other dry fruit characters coming from the ageing of Camikara in those barrels. The beers are available at FortCity Brewery at a nominal price of INR 595 + GST.

“We are thrilled to partner with Piccadily Distilleries for our first ever ‘Barrel Aged Beer Program’. This collaboration represents a meeting of minds and a celebration of craftsmanship, resulting in beers that will captivate the palates of beer and whisky enthusiasts.” said Gautham Gandhi & Ashish Ranjan, Co-founders of Fort City Brewing.

Adding to this, Shalini Sharma, Head of Marketing, Piccadily Distilleries, said, “Being a homegrown brand, we are immensely proud to partner with the passionate team behind Fort City Brewing for India’s first ever barrel exchange program between a distillery and a craft brewery. Our collaboration not only shows our commitment to push the boundaries in the Indian single malt industry, but to go beyond and offer an unparalleled experience to our discerning audience, beyond expectations.”

Fort City Brewing’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of flavour and creativity perfectly complements Indri Single Malt Whisky’s pursuit of excellence. The result is a selection of beers that not only embody the rich heritage of India, but also showcases a harmonious blend of flavors and craftsmanship.

Dhumri: Indri x Fort City: Imperial Stout aged in ex-Indian Single Malt Whisky barrels

Crafted with the true labour of love, Dhumri, the Indri x Fort City Barrel Aged Imperial Stout is a symphony poured in a glass. Outside the ordinary, unhinged and unfiltered, it is a collaboration that brings together an award winning iconic Indian whisky brand and an off-centred craft beer brand based in the heart of Delhi.

Tasting Notes:

The beer pours into a pitch black thick inky glass on top of which you can see subdued effervescence like a dancer warming up for the last dance, a merengue of flavours.

A casual whiff is enough to witness the 3 months of maturation that brings out notes of oak, vanilla, coffee, dry fruits and spices on the nose as well as on the palate. Naturally occurring tannic notes from the oak add to the body and mouthfeel. The wood allows some of the water and alcohol of the beer to evaporate, making way for a slow ingress of oxygen into the beer which adds to the complex profile of the beer, and makes it more rounded and delicious.

Mridya: Camikara x Fort City: Juggernaut (Belgian Dubbel) aged in ex-rum barrels (Coming soon)

Raise a glass to this purest expression of how good a beer can be if you give it time. This epic consortium brings together a premium Indian rum and one of the most loved beers at Fort City, the Jaggernaut. The beer has been aged for 3 months and will be aged for 3 more months before coming on tap.

Tasting Notes:

The beer flows like liquid poetry into a crimson red glass with a fleeting off-white head. Every sip of the beer bursts on your palate with profound notes of toasted oak, caramel, plum, raisins and dark fruits. Slight oxidation adds to the complexity of flavours. The beer finishes on the sweeter side with a medium to full body.