It’s almost time for Madagascar, our imperial milk stout aged in bourbon barrels with premium Madagascar vanilla beans, to return! As in years past, we'll conduct an online release that will take place on Saturday, February 10th starting at 10am and will run while supplies last.


For the first time in several years, there will be a Madagascar release party at the 4 Hands Brewery & Tasting Room from 10am to 1pm on Saturday, February 17th. During this release party, stout fans can pick up their orders, enjoy draft pours of Madagascar and all variants and take in some live music. The tasting room will open for regular business at 11am on the 17th.


Online Release Rules & Information
At 10am on Saturday, February 10th, we’ll add a direct link to our Shopify 2024 Madagascar catalogue to the top of this page and share that same direct link on our social media feeds. By placing an order on the 4 Hands Madagascar site, you agree to obey all established allotments per beer/gift set. Orders that exceed any individual allotments will cause the ENTIRE order to be cancelled and refunded. You may designate a proxy and can do so by providing their legal first and last name in the proxy box located in your cart when you’re finished shopping. Please note that an individual may not act as a proxy for more than one person.

2024 Beer Information

Madagascar 2024

An imperial milk stout aged in bourbon barrels with the highest quality Madagascar vanilla beans, this inky black, sticky beer is full-bodied with strong notes of vanilla, marshmallow, chocolate and espresso. | ABV: 9.3%

16oz can - $13

Madagascar Orange & Chocolate

A fusion of sweetness, richness and a hint of bright, zesty citrus, Madagascar Orange & Chocolate is our play on the beloved chocolate orange created by aging an imperial milk stout in bourbon barrels with whole Madagascar vanilla beans, sweet orange and cacao nibs. | ABV: 9.3%

16oz can - $14

Madagascar Raspberry Truffle

Aged in bourbon barrels with whole Madagascar vanilla beans and loads of fresh raspberries, this decidedly dessert-like expression of Madagascar is bright and berry-forward with a subtle touch of tartness that balances the rich chocolate and warming bourbon notes. | ABV: 9.3%

16oz can - $14

Madagascar Withered Oak Caribbean Rum + Port

Giving a third life to oak barrels that initially produced Caribbean rum or ruby port before being employed in the secondary aging of our Withered Oak small batch rye whiskeys, Madagascar Withered Oak Caribbean Rum + Port boasts notes of rye spice, vanilla, black tea, caramel, chocolate and espresso. | ABV: 9.3%

16oz can - $14

Madagascar Withered Oak Amburana

Aged in barrels that previously contained Withered Oak Amburana, a seven year small-batch rye whiskey aged on a rare Brazilian wood commonly used for maturing cachaça, this imperial milk stout with whole Madagascar vanilla beans features undertones of maple, cinnamon, graham cracker and subtle almond for a depth of complexity not normally found in beers rested solely on oak. | ABV: 9.3%

16oz can - $14

Madagascar Double Barrel - Yellowstone

Our imperial milk stout was aged in Heaven Hill barrels with Madagascar vanilla beans for nearly 12 months before being transferred to Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey barrels for a second slumber. This double aging treatment brings notes of rye spice, smoked caramel, charred oak and brown sugar to the fore in this super limited, complex variant. | ABV: 9.5%

22oz bottle of beer and 750ml bottle of whiskey - $100, limit of two per person

Frequently Asked Questions
What’s Madagascar?
Oh, wow. You’re in for a treat. Madagascar is our imperial milk stout that we age in bourbon barrels for nine to twelve months with only the best Madagascar vanilla beans tons of money can buy.


How does the online sale work?
At 10am on Saturday, February 10th, we’ll post a link to our Shopify 2024 Madagascar catalogue.


Are you allowing proxies?
Yep! If you are having someone else (who’s really cool and doing you an awesome favor) pick up your beer, please provide their legal first and last name in the proxy box before checking out. You’ll want to forward them your confirmation email/receipt as it will be required to snag your beer. Please be aware that an individual can only serve as a proxy for one person. This means you can pick up your own order and proxy for a friend, but you may not serve as a proxy for multiple orders. No exceptions will be made.


Will Madagascar be available in liquor stores and bars/restaurants?
Yes. As in years past, Madagascar and select variants will see limited distribution in 16oz cans and on draft, but if there’s a beer you absolutely must have, we’d strongly suggest ordering it during the online sale. Gift sets will only be available during the online pre-sale and at the 4 Hands Brewery & Tasting Room.

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