You May've Missed Hanukkah, But Don't Miss Out on Jewbelation 14

So, even though Hanukkah is over and I'm not Jewish, it doesn't mean that I'm not trying to get my hands on the latest seasonal brew from Shmaltz Brewing. I've been all around the different tap houses in St. Louis in search of Jewbelation 14. It's the lastest from the craft brewers who've come up with He'Brew, and Jewbelation contains 14 malts, 14 hops and 14 extra-special taste additions. The only problem is that I can't seem to locate any...

The style is described as a barleywine, which is a very strong ale. They refer to it as barleywine because it's as strong as a wine, but it's made from grains (so, there's your beer lesson for the afternoon). In any case, it means this "chosen beer" really packs a punch, especially since it comes in 22-oz. bottles. 

Here's the kicker: Jewbelation 14 actually boasts an amazing 14% abv. The concept is pretty sweet. Each year, for the past 14 years the brewery has been in existence, their seasonal offering has increased in alcohol content. Last year, their Jewbelation had 13% abv. This year, they've reach 14, which is considered a numerical synchronicity by the maker for reasons well beyond what I'm willing to go into detail about. But if you want to read more about it, check it out here. 

The boys over at Beer Advocate rate it very high as well. So, please, someone ... if you find it, let me know. I've hit the bars, and no one is stocking it. Tonight, I'm hitting the specialty liquor stores. Maybe I'll find Jewbelation at the 14th place I visit? Wouldn't that just be ironic?