Bramble Barrel is an American Barrel-Aged Sour Ale inspired by the Gin Bramble cocktail. This elegant sour is brewed with a pound and a half per gallon of fresh blackberries, then aged in gin barrels for botanical complexity. Finished with fresh lemon zest, this delight is best served un-shaken and un-stirred. Bramble Barrel Gin Barrel-Aged Sour Ale Fermented with Blackberries and Lemons. Taste Profile: Spicy, rich fruit flavor with notes of blackberry jam, bitter gin botanicals and leather. This elegant sour is brewed with a pound and a half per gallon of fresh blackberries, then aged in gin barrels for botanical complexity. 7.8% ABV. Wicked Weed Bramble Barrel pairs well with bleu and goat cheese, fresh fruit, mussels and seafoods.