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Barrel-Aged Chocolate Milk Stout

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A rich chocolate milk flavor with smooth bourbon creeping in at the end. An imperial milk stout rested on cocoa nibs and aged for over a year in bourbon barrels. A limited release from Boulevard's Barrel-Aged, Well Rested range, part of the Fall 2025 Barrel-Aged Neapolitan Mix Pack, a trio inspired by chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. 12.2% ABV.

ABV
12.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolateoakroasted
chocolate
oak
roasted
coffee
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with rich cocoa and milk chocolate, complemented by roasted malt and subtle coffee undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Barrel-Aged Chocolate Milk Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black color with a dense, tan head that settles into a persistent collar. The beer presents as opaque and viscous, with a syrupy quality evident in the glass. Carbonation is moderate, contributing to a smooth, pillowy mouthfeel.

deep brownopaquedense headviscous

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with rich cocoa and milk chocolate, complemented by roasted malt and subtle coffee undertones. Bourbon barrel oak emerges in the background, adding warmth and a hint of vanilla sweetness. The overall impression is creamy and indulgent, with restrained alcohol vapor.

cocoa, chocolateroasted maltsbourbon oakcoffee notes

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and creamy with pronounced chocolate and cocoa flavors supported by full body and subtle sweetness from the milk sugars. Mid-palate develops warming alcohol and oak character from the extended bourbon barrel aging, with light coffee and dark fruit complexity. Bitterness remains restrained at 40 IBU, allowing chocolate to dominate.

chocolate-forwardcreamy bodybourbon warmthbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is warming and lingering, with bourbon oak and roasted grain notes persisting alongside residual chocolate sweetness. Alcohol presence becomes more apparent in the aftertaste, contributing to a robust, satisfying close.

warming finishoak and roastlong persistence
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
87
Appearance
84
Finish
82
Serve at 10–14°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within a year. Standard stouts are best fresh but hold reasonably well for 6–12 months.

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About Imperial Milk Stout

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What is a Imperial Milk 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.

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