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Term Oil Vanilla Bean

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Term Oil Vanilla Bean warms the palate with notes of toasted marshmallow, chocolate nougat and whipped cream, all supported by a rich bourbon-barrel-aged stout. The brewery lists 14.5% ABV. Untappd has carried it since May 2024 and counts it among more than twenty Term Oil flavors on the brewery account.

ABV
14.5%
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
vanillachocolatetoasty
vanilla
chocolate
toasty
roasted
oak
coffee
Aroma
The nose leads with vanilla and toasted marshmallow, supported by cocoa powder and charred oak from barrel contact.
also:dark fruit
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Term Oil Vanilla Bean

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown body with a dense, tan-colored head that displays strong adhesion to the glass. The beer is opaque and visually dense, befitting its imperial stout weight and bourbon-barrel aging. Minimal visible carbonation rises through the thick, viscous medium.

deep black-browndense headopaqueviscous

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vanilla and toasted marshmallow, supported by cocoa powder and charred oak from barrel contact. Beneath lies a dark chocolate nougat character with hints of roasted grain and subtle coffee undertones. Alcohol warmth is present but well-integrated into the overall aromatic profile.

vanilla-forwardtoasted marshmallowcocoa and oakalcohol warmth

◐ Taste

Rich entry dominated by vanilla, dark chocolate, and whipped cream sweetness, with a creamy, full-bodied mouthfeel. Mid-palate develops toasty, roasted grain notes and bourbon-barrel oak character, balanced by moderate bitterness (65 IBU) that prevents cloying. The high ABV (14.5%) provides subtle boozy warmth without harshness.

creamy vanillachocolate-richmoderate bitternessbourbon oak

◑ Finish

Long, warming finish with lingering dark chocolate, vanilla, and oak notes fading gradually. Drying quality emerges in the aftertaste as roasted grain and light coffee notes emerge.

long, warmingchocolate persistence
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
86
Appearance
82
Finish
83
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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