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Void Shaker Vanilla Latte Barrel-Aged Stout

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Coffee, oak, and vanilla meet in a whiskey barrel-aged imperial stout that the brewery likens to a creamy vanilla latte. It is brewed with freshly roasted coffee, vanilla, brown sugar, and lactose, and pours black. At 11% ABV and 40 IBU, it is a rich, robust stout, which the brewers say emerges from bold whiskey barrels.

ABV
11%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark40
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
vanillacoffeeoak
vanilla
coffee
oak
roasted
chocolate
dark fruit
Aroma
Vanilla and roasted coffee dominate the nose, with bright aromatic presence that cuts through the beer's alcoholic warmth.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Void Shaker Vanilla Latte Barrel-Aged Stout

◎ Appearance

Pours deep black with minimal light transmission, presenting an opaque, viscous body. A dense, tan head forms and clings to the glass with firm retention, leaving thick rings of lacing as the beer recedes. Carbonation appears restrained, appropriate for a barrel-aged imperial stout of this weight.

opaque blackdense tan headsticky lacing

◌ Aroma

Vanilla and roasted coffee dominate the nose, with bright aromatic presence that cuts through the beer's alcoholic warmth. Toasted oak and charred wood emerge beneath, mingling with hints of brown sugar and subtle dark fruit notes. The whiskey barrel aging imparts a gentle heat and woody spice that frames the sweeter adjunct character.

vanilla-forwardroasted coffeetoasted oakwhiskey warmth

◐ Taste

Entry is creamy and full-bodied, with vanilla and coffee flavors arriving immediately and holding through the mid-palate. Oak and roasted grain provide structure and subtle dryness, while lactose adds silky mouthfeel and sweetness. At 40 IBU, bitterness is moderate and integrated, never harsh; chocolate and dark fruit notes emerge as secondary flavors, balanced against the beer's 11% alcohol.

creamy mouthfeelvanilla-coffee blendmoderate bitternessrich body

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and warming, with vanilla and oak lingering gently on the palate. Alcohol heat builds gradually without becoming aggressive, leaving a pleasant, slightly dry aftertaste that invites another sip.

warming finishsmooth aftertasteoak persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
81
Finish
79
Serve at 13–16°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.

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

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About Imperial Stout

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What is a Imperial 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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