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Kentucky Brunch Brand Stout

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A curated blend from the brewery's barrel room. Intense aromatics of espresso and maple syrup lead into bourbon-drenched maple candy and chocolate brownies on the palate. The brewery sells it only at its annual KBBS bottle release. It won Gold at the U.S. Open Beer Championship in 2018, 2021, 2024, 2025 and 2026.

ABV
12.6%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark40
PaceSipper

AWARDS

Gold · 2026
U.S. Open Beer Championship
Barrel-Aged Pastry Stout
Gold · 2025
U.S. Open Beer Championship
Barrel-Aged Breakfast Stout
Gold · 2024
U.S. Open Beer Championship
Barrel-Aged Breakfast Stout
Gold · 2021
U.S. Open Beer Championship
Barrel-Aged Strong Stout/Porter Specialty
Gold · 2018
U.S. Open Beer Championship
Wood/Barrel-Aged Strong Stout Non-traditional
★Gold — U.S. Open Beer Championship (Barrel-Aged Pastry Stout)
★Gold — U.S. Open Beer Championship (Barrel-Aged Breakfast Stout)
★Gold — U.S. Open Beer Championship (Barrel-Aged Breakfast Stout)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
coffeechocolateroasted
coffee
chocolate
roasted
dark fruit
Aroma
Intense and complex nose leads with prominent espresso and roasted coffee notes, immediately followed by rich maple syrup and caramel sweetness from extended barrel aging.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kentucky Brunch Brand Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black color with minimal light transmission, characteristic of a well-crafted Imperial Stout. A dense, tan head forms with strong retention and pronounced lacing that clings to the glass throughout the drinking experience. The body appears opaque and viscous, suggesting significant alcohol content and rich malt composition.

deep blackdense headthick lacingopaque body

◌ Aroma

Intense and complex nose leads with prominent espresso and roasted coffee notes, immediately followed by rich maple syrup and caramel sweetness from extended barrel aging. Underlying notes of bourbon oak, dark chocolate, and subtle dark fruit create a sophisticated aromatic profile that evolves as the beer warms in the glass.

espresso, maple syrupbourbon oakdark chocolateroasted malt

◐ Taste

The palate enters with bold chocolate and coffee flavors melding seamlessly with bourbon-soaked maple candy notes. Mid-palate reveals layers of chocolate brownie richness, oak influence, and warming alcohol that integrates smoothly throughout. Bitterness remains restrained at 65 IBU, allowing the sweet and roasted malt character to dominate while providing necessary structure and balance.

chocolate browniebourbon warmthmaple candysmooth integration

◑ Finish

The finish extends with lingering chocolate and coffee notes, accompanied by a subtle alcohol warmth that gradually fades. A dry, slightly astringent oak character persists in the aftertaste without overwhelming the palate.

long finishcoffee persistencedry oak
92
hopIQ score
Aroma
93
Taste
93
Appearance
90
Finish
90
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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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

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