River North Brewery Expands Its Iconic Vicennial Barrel-Aged Beer Series for 2025

Key Points:

• The Vicennial Series Returns: River North Brewery brings back its acclaimed barrel-aged collection for 2025 with six powerful releases.
• New Reserve Variants Debut: Father Time and Death of Time Reserve kick off the lineup, showcasing deeper aging and bolder flavors.
• Limited November Releases: Fans can experience each beer at River North Taprooms throughout the month, with exclusive pours and early access events.

River North Brewery‘s Vicennial Series has returned, and this year’s collection deepens the brewery’s legacy of crafting powerful, cellar-worthy barrel-aged beers built to evolve and endure. With fresh Reserve variants and a November rollout of six standout releases, the 2025 series invites beer lovers to experience the patience and precision behind one of Denver’s most celebrated brewing traditions.

In a press release, River North Brewery revealed that this year, the Vicennial Series returns with two new Reserve variations that take barrel aging even further. The 2025 series will roll out throughout November, beginning with Father Time and Death of Time Reserve.

What began in 2017 as an experiment in extreme barrel aging has evolved into one of the brewery’s most ambitious and most sought after annual projects. The Vicennial Series is a showcase of patience, precision, and the art of brewing beers built to last decades.

The series was originally created for collectors and cellarers. Vicennial means twenty years, a fitting name for beers crafted to stand the test of time. Each release is brewed to reward those who stash them away just as much as those who cannot wait to open them now. Over time, the lineup has grown into a collection of six massive barrel aged beers. Barleywines, stouts, strong ales, and quads that define River North’s bold, unapologetic approach to brewing.

For fans of big, barrel-aged beers, the 2025 Vicennial Series is a celebration of craft, time, and bold flavor. Each release reflects River North Brewery’s dedication to pushing boundaries while honoring the patience that defines true brewing mastery. Don’t miss your chance to taste history in the making—visit the taprooms this November and be part of the Vicennial tradition.

2025 Vicennial Series Release Schedule

November 1: Father Time and Death of Time Reserve

November 15: God Complex and Last Guardian

November 22: Shadowman and Dark Sorceress Reserve

Last Weekend’s Release

Father Time (17.8% ABV): Barrel aged barleywine aged in Colorado whiskey and bourbon barrels. Expect notes of rich caramel, toffee, and oak with a smooth, warming finish.

Death of Time Reserve (20.3% ABV): A bold new take on last year’s standout addition to the Vicennial family. This black barleywine aged 22 months in Colorado whiskey barrels is deep, decadent, and the first of its kind.

Both bottles are available now having been released last Saturday at both River North Taprooms. Quantities are limited, so early arrival is encouraged.

The Vicennial Series has always been about craftsmanship, time, and community. This year, River North Brewery is turning up the intensity with deeper barrels, stronger blends, and a few surprises along the way.

Whether you are a longtime collector or trying these for the first time, November is your month to experience the legacy.