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Koselig BA Stout

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Notes of caramel, vanilla, cinnamon and bourbon mark this barrel-aged stout. The 2025 release is listed at 14.7% ABV, against 12% for a 2024 version, and Untappd has carried it since April 2025. It shows check-ins with purchases at the brewery on 17 and 18 October 2026, and the brewery page carries the name Koselig BA Stout.

ABV
14.7%
Bitterness
Very bitter
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
vanillacarameloak
vanilla
caramel
oak
spicy
roasted
chocolate
Aroma
Rich nose dominated by barrel-aged vanilla and caramel sweetness, grounded by robust roasted malt character.
also:coffee,dark fruit
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Koselig BA Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black in color, with an opaque body characteristic of a high-gravity Imperial Stout. The thick tan head displays excellent retention and lacing, clinging to the glass in distinct bands. Minimal carbonation creates a still, luxurious visual presence.

deep mahogany-blackopaquethick persistent head

◌ Aroma

Rich nose dominated by barrel-aged vanilla and caramel sweetness, grounded by robust roasted malt character. Bourbon oak and warming alcohol notes frame the profile, with subtle cinnamon spice and dark chocolate undertones emerging on closer inspection. The alcohol is well-integrated but present, signaling the beer's considerable strength.

vanilla, caramel, oakroasted maltbourbon, cinnamon spice

◐ Taste

Full-bodied palate leads with vanilla and caramel sweetness before transitioning into deep roasted and chocolate notes. Bourbon oak provides structure and subtle spice; the 65 IBUs deliver balanced bitterness without harshness, allowing the barrel-aged complexity to shine. A slight booziness underscores the 14.7% ABV without becoming cloying.

vanilla, caramel, oakroasted, chocolatebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Long, warming finish with lingering caramel and vanilla notes fading into dry roasted malt. The alcohol warmth persists pleasantly without burning, leaving a rich aftertaste that invites the next sip.

warming finishlingering caramel, vanilla
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
86
Finish
87
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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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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