🎙️Welcome to episode twenty-four of Liquid Liner Notes!

This week’s episode is a little different! I sat down with Marty Scott, the barrel manager of Revolution Brewing. We tasted through and chatted about Revolution’s October 2025 Deep Woods releases which include: Deth’s Tar, Café Deth, Vanilla Deth, and Cocoa Vanilla Deth.

Coming off of a bronze medal at the Beer World Cup, we discuss Rev's process to create the base to many of their Deep Wood releases - "Deth's Tar". Blending sweet and dry components of the bourbon barrel aged base imperial oatmeal stout. As well as their partnership with their barrel brokers @MidwestBarrelCo.

For "Café Deth" we discuss the coffee selection process with @DarkMatterCoffee, as well as how Rev adds coffee to extract the best parts of coffee in the beer.

For "Vanilla Deth" we discuss the addition of not only hand split whole vanilla beans, but a unique addition of "vanilla toasted" oak from @CreativeOak_. This additional oak helps impart vanilla flavor, while also aiding the drinking experience with a dry finish....you'll have to listen in to learn about oak and hydrophobia!

"Cocoa Vanilla Deth" is a "Twenty Ten Variant Collection" release in a 19.2oz can. It is an imperial oatmeal stout aged in bourbon barrels with the addition of chocolate and vanilla. The chocolate comes from @SleepWalkChocolateria, a sister company of Dark Matter. We talk about this selection process as well as how adding cocoa beans differs from coffee.

Finally we talk about the preview parties and release day! On October 3, 2025, local record/book store @BucketOBlood helps turn the taproom's vibes spooky. To celebrate Halloween month there will be a limited edition Rev horror themed shirt as well as three extra special draft variants! Vanilla du Fou, Vanilla Mocha Deth, and Stoopermassive Reserve!

Pre-orders open September 30, 2025 at 9am central!

You can find Revolution Brewing at their taproom (3340 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL 60618) and online at https://revbrew.com.