DESCHUTES BREWERY'S - 2005 Reserve - Inspired by Jubel 2000 and Double Bale Quail Imperial IPA, Deschutes Brewery introduced Mirror Mirror, an oak-aged barley wine, in 2006 as the first selection in the newly created Reserve Series.  The Reserve Series is a limited offering from Deschutes Brewery, appearing once or twice a year, as inspiration and creativity grab hold of our brewers. First brewed as a limited draft-only brand in 2004, this rendition of Mirror Mirror was good yet our brewers were hoping for more.  So, in February 2005, Mirror Mirror was brewed again with amazing results.  Aged four months in French Oak wine barrels, the beer continued to condition with a few days of dry hop prior to bottling in early 2006.  Ten months of dedicated care have yielded a unique beer with hints of raisin and oak emerging from a rich malt base tinged with the slightest citrus hop aroma.  Mirror Mirror, a beer so nice we named it twice. Only 63 barrels of Mirror Mirror made its way to the market. RATINGS, AWARDS & NOTABLES Bronze Medal, Other-Wood Aged Beer Category 2006 Australian International Beer Awards Gold Medal, 94 Points 2006 World Beer Championships Gold Medal, Strong Ales-English Barley Wine 2006 North American Beer Awards