Bourbon Barrel Stout
Three months in bourbon barrels add woody, vanilla-like notes that mingle with aromas of fresh baked bread, toffee and espresso, enveloping rich chocolate and roasted barley flavors with a fine bourbon character. The deep ebony body wears a mahogany head. Pale two-row, Munich, chocolate malt and oats, 6.9% and 14 IBU, year-round.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Bourbon Barrel Stout
Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.
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About Stout
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Stout?
Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.
Finding a similar Stout
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same chocolate, vanilla, rich character as Bourbon Barrel Stout will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.