Full-bodied and gently sweet.
Weight and sugar move together, the pour rolling slow while richness compounds on the palate.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Barrel Aged Blackout
◎ Appearance
Pours jet black with minimal light transmission, crowned by a tan head of moderate density that settles into a thin collar. The carbonation is restrained, appropriate to the style's weight and age. Lacing clings lightly to the glass walls.
◌ Aroma
Dark chocolate and roasted grain dominate the nose, with supporting notes of vanilla and bourbon-soaked oak developing on the second inhale. A thread of dark fruit—plum or raisin—emerges beneath the wood and alcohol warmth, which reads as sweet rather than sharp.
◐ Taste
The palate opens full and smooth, with dark chocolate and toffee building across the mid-palate alongside the oak character from months in bourbon barrels. The 12.5% alcohol manifests as sweet warmth rather than harsh burn. Bitterness from Simcoe and Nugget hops is present but restrained at 50 IBU, providing structure without dominating.
◑ Finish
The finish extends long, with coffee-like char and a dry oak edge that lingers for several minutes. The alcohol warmth recedes gracefully, leaving a pleasant astringency.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Barrel Aged Blackout
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.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Barrel Aged Blackout
About Imperial Stout
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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.
Finding a similar Imperial Stout
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same chocolate, roasted, oak character as Barrel Aged Blackout will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.