Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House and Diageo North America released a limited-edition holiday beer: Guinness Stout Aged in Bulleit Bourbon Barrels. The 10 percent alcohol-by-volume beer features notes of dark chocolate and aged fruits, the company says. Guinness Stout Aged in Bulleit Bourbon Barrels is available in select markets in four-packs of 11.2-ounce bottles for a suggested retail price of $19.99, while supplies last.

Diageo North America, Norwalk, Conn.

Telephone: 203/229-2100

Internet: www.guinness.com

Distribution: Select markets