The Reserve Society is an exclusive annual beer club that opens just once and year, and sells out quickly. It's a community to some of the biggest beer aficionados in the world that includes 15 beers you can't find anywhere else, access to over 40 exclusive beers, members-only events, tasting room perks, and so much more. This club is where we share our some of our smallest-batch, most adventurous creations.
How It Works
Choose Your Taste
Pick between three options: The Bruery (Non-wild beers leaning toward stouts and strong ales), The Bruery Terreux (wild and tart ales) or a mix of both!
How Do I Get My Beer
Each month we plan to release at least one of your included beers to your cellar. Once it's in your cellar, you can choose to either Pick-Up (in Placentia, CA or Washington D.C.), express-ship (CA only and Nevada, shipping is extra), have it delivered (select areas of Southern California and D.C.), or choose to store them in your cellar through the year.
Plus More!
Experience innovative, taste-inspired, boundary-breaking beers. Including exclusive access to purchase additional members-only beers, invites to special events, special merchandise, and more!
Membership Has its Benefits
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Minimum 15 included bottles depending on your beer preference
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Access to purchase over 40 Society exclusive beers
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Access to purchase over 100 total beers for 2020
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Taste new beers at Society Socials on draft before they are released
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Society exclusive 24 hour priority-access to Small One-ders and Brusicle releases at all locations
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Minimum 1 included bottle planned per month
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15% off all additional online and in-store beer and merch purchases
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Access to Society exclusive events
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Priority access to all ticketed The Bruery events
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An included welcome merchandise gift
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Access to Society exclusive merchandise throughout the year
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Extend benefits in the Tasting Rooms to one friend via your Guest Access Card
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Access to Reserve Society exclusive pours, growler fills, and crowler fills, at all The Bruery locations.
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Up to 14 months of complimentary cellar storage
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Access to Society exclusive events
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Priority access to all ticketed The Bruery events
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An included welcome merchandise gift
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Access to Society exclusive merchandise throughout the year
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Extend benefits in the Tasting Rooms to one friend via your Guest Access Card
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Access to Reserve Society exclusive pours, growler fills, and crowler fills, at all The Bruery locations.
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Up to 14 months of complimentary cellar storage
Tentative Release Calendar
Beer is part science and part art. This list below is what we plan to release but all dates and beers are subject to change. Every beer is intended to be available for additional purchase outside of your included bottles (regardless of which Reserve group you select), but this is also subject to change based on availability.
Included Beers
January
Black Tuesday - Two-Year Red Wine Barrel-Aged
Imperial stout aged in red wine barrels The illustrious Black Tuesday consistently serves up delectable elegance, but this rare release is one-of-a-kind. Twenty-four months of aging in premium red wine oak barrels from Napa Valley has imparted distinctly sophisticated characters upon this imperial stout, only to be finished to taste by the masterful blending of our Bruers. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve
March
Black Tuesday Reserve (2020)
Imperial Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels With Bruery culture comes tradition, and Black Tuesday Reserve is back for another delectably rare release. Brewed in 2018, this iteration of our iconic imperial stout was aged in two separate sets of hand-chosen bourbon barrels for two consecutive years, emerging a uniquely-developed and sophisticatedly bold stout worthy of the classification ‘Reserve.’ 750-ml. Bottle
April
Soie
Ale aged in bourbon barrels Le douzième anniversaire of The Bruery brings another celebratory ale true to tradition. The masterful Solera blending method combined with bourbon barrel-aging builds layers of complexity with a portion of each year’s anniversary ale. With notes of toffee and vanilla balancing perfectly with dark fruit and oak characters, Soie truly serves up a Bruer’s dozen. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve, Preservation, Public
July
Pie Happy (2020)
Ale aged in bourbon barrels with McIntosh apples, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg Nothing screams picture perfect American summer like warm apple pie. McIntosh apples, vanilla, and the balanced hints of cinnamon and nutmeg kiss our bourbon barrel-aged Anniversary ale in our tribute to this All American dessert. If you love apple pie à la mode, and you love beer, you'll be very pie happy...with Pie Happy. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve
August
PB & Jelly Thursday (2020)
Imperial stout aged in bourbon barrels with peanut flour, boysenberries, and salt We claim our days of the week sparingly. With this release, we spread it on thick. This is a special kind of Thursday – one you can jam to later in the day! It won’t stick to the roof of your mouth, but it will impart layers of peanut butter character and jammy sweetness from boysenberries, complementing the bourbon-laced fudge notes of our revered, barrel-aged imperial stout. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve Available for Pickup/Shipping beginning Monday, 8.10.20
January
Black Tuesday - Two-Year Red Wine Barrel-Aged
Imperial stout aged in red wine barrels The illustrious Black Tuesday consistently serves up delectable elegance, but this rare release is one-of-a-kind. Twenty-four months of aging in premium red wine oak barrels from Napa Valley has imparted distinctly sophisticated characters upon this imperial stout, only to be finished to taste by the masterful blending of our Bruers. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve
March
Black Tuesday Reserve (2020)
Imperial Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels With Bruery culture comes tradition, and Black Tuesday Reserve is back for another delectably rare release. Brewed in 2018, this iteration of our iconic imperial stout was aged in two separate sets of hand-chosen bourbon barrels for two consecutive years, emerging a uniquely-developed and sophisticatedly bold stout worthy of the classification ‘Reserve.’ 750-ml. Bottle
April
Soie
Ale aged in bourbon barrels Le douzième anniversaire of The Bruery brings another celebratory ale true to tradition. The masterful Solera blending method combined with bourbon barrel-aging builds layers of complexity with a portion of each year’s anniversary ale. With notes of toffee and vanilla balancing perfectly with dark fruit and oak characters, Soie truly serves up a Bruer’s dozen. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve, Preservation, Public
July
Pie Happy (2020)
Ale aged in bourbon barrels with McIntosh apples, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg Nothing screams picture perfect American summer like warm apple pie. McIntosh apples, vanilla, and the balanced hints of cinnamon and nutmeg kiss our bourbon barrel-aged Anniversary ale in our tribute to this All American dessert. If you love apple pie à la mode, and you love beer, you'll be very pie happy...with Pie Happy. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve
August
PB & Jelly Thursday (2020)
Imperial stout aged in bourbon barrels with peanut flour, boysenberries, and salt We claim our days of the week sparingly. With this release, we spread it on thick. This is a special kind of Thursday – one you can jam to later in the day! It won’t stick to the roof of your mouth, but it will impart layers of peanut butter character and jammy sweetness from boysenberries, complementing the bourbon-laced fudge notes of our revered, barrel-aged imperial stout. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve Available for Pickup/Shipping beginning Monday, 8.10.20
January
Room For You (x2)
Sour blonde ale aged in oak barrels with peaches and nectarines Step inside and enjoy the next of the "Room For" lineage. Our Bruers sourced the fresh locally-grown peaches and nectarines, added them to our perfectly tart blonde ale, and gracefully aged it on oak barrels. Crisp, refreshing, and robust with flavors and aromas of fresh stone fruit. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve
March
Oude Tart with Boysenberry
Flemish-style red ale age in oak barrels with boysenberry A classic style with history rooted in the Flanders region of Belgium, this Flemish-style red ale was treated with a generous portion of boysenberries and aged in oak barrels for a perfect balance of berry tartness, dark fruit, and toasty oak characters. Though the style may be “old,” the classics remain timeless. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve
June
Train to Beersel (2020) (x2)
Imperial sour blonde ale aged in oak barrels A nod to the land of lambic — Beersel, Belgium — this ale is a bit fuller-bodied with a rounder sourness and a little more funk. It gains levels of complexity aging in French and American Oak barrels, but stays true to its roots. 750-ml. Bottle
July
Sans Pagaie Reserve
Imperial sour blonde ale with cherries aged in oak barrels A bigger base beer and added complexity from aging a minimum of one year in wine barrels, deem this version of Sans Pagaie the monicker of Reserve. Sans Pagaie translates to “without a paddle” and is our take on the Belgian-style kriek, a sour blonde ale aged in barrels with cherries. The base beer has a subtle funk that melds gently with the fruit giving this beer flavors reminiscent of coconut, vanilla yogurt and of course, fresh cherries. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve
August
Heavanilla
Bourbon barrel-aged sour tripel ale with vanilla beans Sometimes, if you listen, a beer will speak to you and tell you exactly what it wants. The inspiration for Heavanilla came after tasting some barrels of our Sour Tripel and noticing huge notes of vanilla from the time spend in heavenly bourbon barrels. So we thought, let's lean into it. This sour tripel was treated with plump, juicy, whole Madagascar Vanilla beans right in barrel, and the results are celestial. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve
January
Room For You (x2)
Sour blonde ale aged in oak barrels with peaches and nectarines Step inside and enjoy the next of the "Room For" lineage. Our Bruers sourced the fresh locally-grown peaches and nectarines, added them to our perfectly tart blonde ale, and gracefully aged it on oak barrels. Crisp, refreshing, and robust with flavors and aromas of fresh stone fruit. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve
March
Oude Tart with Boysenberry
Flemish-style red ale age in oak barrels with boysenberry A classic style with history rooted in the Flanders region of Belgium, this Flemish-style red ale was treated with a generous portion of boysenberries and aged in oak barrels for a perfect balance of berry tartness, dark fruit, and toasty oak characters. Though the style may be “old,” the classics remain timeless. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve
June
Train to Beersel (2020) (x2)
Imperial sour blonde ale aged in oak barrels A nod to the land of lambic — Beersel, Belgium — this ale is a bit fuller-bodied with a rounder sourness and a little more funk. It gains levels of complexity aging in French and American Oak barrels, but stays true to its roots. 750-ml. Bottle
July
Sans Pagaie Reserve
Imperial sour blonde ale with cherries aged in oak barrels A bigger base beer and added complexity from aging a minimum of one year in wine barrels, deem this version of Sans Pagaie the monicker of Reserve. Sans Pagaie translates to “without a paddle” and is our take on the Belgian-style kriek, a sour blonde ale aged in barrels with cherries. The base beer has a subtle funk that melds gently with the fruit giving this beer flavors reminiscent of coconut, vanilla yogurt and of course, fresh cherries. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve
August
Heavanilla
Bourbon barrel-aged sour tripel ale with vanilla beans Sometimes, if you listen, a beer will speak to you and tell you exactly what it wants. The inspiration for Heavanilla came after tasting some barrels of our Sour Tripel and noticing huge notes of vanilla from the time spend in heavenly bourbon barrels. So we thought, let's lean into it. This sour tripel was treated with plump, juicy, whole Madagascar Vanilla beans right in barrel, and the results are celestial. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve
January
Room For You
Sour blonde ale aged in oak barrels with peaches and nectarines Step inside and enjoy the next of the "Room For" lineage. Our Bruers sourced the fresh locally-grown peaches and nectarines, added them to our perfectly tart blonde ale, and gracefully aged it on oak barrels. Crisp, refreshing, and robust with flavors and aromas of fresh stone fruit. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve
March
Oude Tart with Boysenberry
Flemish-style red ale age in oak barrels with boysenberry A classic style with history rooted in the Flanders region of Belgium, this Flemish-style red ale was treated with a generous portion of boysenberries and aged in oak barrels for a perfect balance of berry tartness, dark fruit, and toasty oak characters. Though the style may be “old,” the classics remain timeless. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve
June
Train to Beersel (2020)
Imperial sour blonde ale aged in oak barrels A nod to the land of lambic — Beersel, Belgium — this ale is a bit fuller-bodied with a rounder sourness and a little more funk. It gains levels of complexity aging in French and American Oak barrels, but stays true to its roots. 750-ml. Bottle
July
Still Vindictive
Imperial stout with Malbec grapes aged in French and American oak puncheons, apple brandy barrels and bourbon barrels Our Bruers' took one of our boldest stouts, Black Tuesday, and fermented it with Paso Robles Malbec grapes from our friends at The Fableist Wine Co. We then added complexity by aging in a combination of French oak, American oak, apple brandy, and bourbon barrels for over 18 months resulting in a flavor-forward, completely still, imperial stout. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve
July
Sans Pagaie Reserve
Imperial sour blonde ale with cherries aged in oak barrels A bigger base beer and added complexity from aging a minimum of one year in wine barrels, deem this version of Sans Pagaie the monicker of Reserve. Sans Pagaie translates to “without a paddle” and is our take on the Belgian-style kriek, a sour blonde ale aged in barrels with cherries. The base beer has a subtle funk that melds gently with the fruit giving this beer flavors reminiscent of coconut, vanilla yogurt and of course, fresh cherries. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve
August
PB & Jelly Thursday (2020)
Imperial stout aged in bourbon barrels with peanut flour, boysenberries, and salt We claim our days of the week sparingly. With this release, we spread it on thick. This is a special kind of Thursday – one you can jam to later in the day! It won’t stick to the roof of your mouth, but it will impart layers of peanut butter character and jammy sweetness from boysenberries, complementing the bourbon-laced fudge notes of our revered, barrel-aged imperial stout. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve Available for Pickup/Shipping beginning Monday, 8.10.20
January
Room For You
Sour blonde ale aged in oak barrels with peaches and nectarines Step inside and enjoy the next of the "Room For" lineage. Our Bruers sourced the fresh locally-grown peaches and nectarines, added them to our perfectly tart blonde ale, and gracefully aged it on oak barrels. Crisp, refreshing, and robust with flavors and aromas of fresh stone fruit. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve
March
Oude Tart with Boysenberry
Flemish-style red ale age in oak barrels with boysenberry A classic style with history rooted in the Flanders region of Belgium, this Flemish-style red ale was treated with a generous portion of boysenberries and aged in oak barrels for a perfect balance of berry tartness, dark fruit, and toasty oak characters. Though the style may be “old,” the classics remain timeless. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve
June
Train to Beersel (2020)
Imperial sour blonde ale aged in oak barrels A nod to the land of lambic — Beersel, Belgium — this ale is a bit fuller-bodied with a rounder sourness and a little more funk. It gains levels of complexity aging in French and American Oak barrels, but stays true to its roots. 750-ml. Bottle
July
Still Vindictive
Imperial stout with Malbec grapes aged in French and American oak puncheons, apple brandy barrels and bourbon barrels Our Bruers' took one of our boldest stouts, Black Tuesday, and fermented it with Paso Robles Malbec grapes from our friends at The Fableist Wine Co. We then added complexity by aging in a combination of French oak, American oak, apple brandy, and bourbon barrels for over 18 months resulting in a flavor-forward, completely still, imperial stout. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve
July
Sans Pagaie Reserve
Imperial sour blonde ale with cherries aged in oak barrels A bigger base beer and added complexity from aging a minimum of one year in wine barrels, deem this version of Sans Pagaie the monicker of Reserve. Sans Pagaie translates to “without a paddle” and is our take on the Belgian-style kriek, a sour blonde ale aged in barrels with cherries. The base beer has a subtle funk that melds gently with the fruit giving this beer flavors reminiscent of coconut, vanilla yogurt and of course, fresh cherries. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve
August
PB & Jelly Thursday (2020)
Imperial stout aged in bourbon barrels with peanut flour, boysenberries, and salt We claim our days of the week sparingly. With this release, we spread it on thick. This is a special kind of Thursday – one you can jam to later in the day! It won’t stick to the roof of your mouth, but it will impart layers of peanut butter character and jammy sweetness from boysenberries, complementing the bourbon-laced fudge notes of our revered, barrel-aged imperial stout. 750-ml. Bottle Access Level: Hoarders, Reserve Available for Pickup/Shipping beginning Monday, 8.10.20
Society Experiences
Join The Waitlist For The Reserve Society
Let's Layout the FAQs
How long will you cellar my beers?
Preservation Society Members - You can cellar your beers throughout the entire quarter of your membership.
Hoarders & Reserve Society members - You can cellar your beers until February of the following year. For example, if you're a member in 2020, we will store your beers until February of 2021.
KEGS AND CROWLERS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR CELLARING
Can I change my membership mid-year?
Simply put, no. We'd love to accommodate however due to the limited nature of these beers we are unable to change your preference type for included bottles in the middle of the year. That being said, most beers are available to purchase even if they're not included in your membership.
What are guest access cards?
Can a friend pickup my beer for me?
In short, absolutely! All you need to do is include their name in the email you send to society@thebruery.com or dc@thebruery.com, otherwise you can list them in the order notes field while placing an order on the online store.
Are event tickets included with my membership?
How do I get my beer?
There are so many ways to get your beer. You can either checkout with one of the following options, or choose product from your cellar to have fulfilled in the same way.
Pickup
• CA Members can pickup from our Fulfillment Center located at 741 Dunn Way, Placentia CA 92870 - open daily from 12:00 PM PDT to 6:00 PM PDT
• D.C. Members can pickup from the Washington D.C. Store located at 513 Morse St. NE Washington D.C., 20002
Loakal Delivery
• Select areas of Orange County and Los Angeles County qualify for same-day local delivery if you place an order before 2:00 PM PDT. You can learn more about our zones by heading to our general FAQ
• Washington D.C. addresses qualify for same-day local delivery if you place your order before 6:00 PM EDT.
Express-Shipping
• We can ship your beer across the state of CA and select parts of Nevada with our partners at GSO. You can learn more about our Express-Shipping regions by heading to our general FAQ
When are included beers released?
For Preservation Society Members, your included bottles are typically ready as soon as you join. New membership packages are usually available on the first day of the new quarter. New member packages are usually available 2 weeks after this for D.C. members.
For Reserve and Hoarders members - We plan to release one included bottle per month, at minimum. You can check which bottles are included and when, by logging into your account clicking on the "included" tab. Your included bottles will automatically populate in your cellar as soon as they are available to you. To view your cellar just login to your account, and click on my cellar to see which beers are available to ship or pickup.
