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Coffee-Infused Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout

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Roasted espresso, dark chocolate and vanilla across the palate, then a slow, toasty finish, smooth, bold and just a little dangerous. This 11.5% imperial stout was aged for 12 months in barrels that once held bourbon, with cold-infused coffee beans adding a silky kick. It is a very limited edition: gone means gone.

ABV
11.5%
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
roastedcoffeetoasty
roasted
coffee
toasty
chocolate
vanilla
oak
Aroma
The nose opens with roasted espresso and dark cocoa, layered beneath vanilla and bourbon oak warmth.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coffee-Infused Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown color with an opaque, impenetrable body. A dense tan head forms on the pour and persists with fine, tight lacing along the glass. The beer presents without visible carbonation, typical of barrel-aged stouts of this weight and age.

deep black-brownopaquedense persistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with roasted espresso and dark cocoa, layered beneath vanilla and bourbon oak warmth. Cold-infused coffee adds silky complexity without harshness. Underlying toasted grain and faint alcohol vapor round out a rich, inviting profile that evolves with each breath.

roasted espressodark chocolatebourbon oakcold-brewed coffee

◐ Taste

The palate arrives bold and smooth, with roasted and coffee notes immediately prominent alongside creamy dark chocolate and subtle vanilla sweetness. Mid-palate reveals toasted grain depth and oak influence from extended barrel contact. Moderate bitterness (65 IBU) arrives cleanly, neither aggressive nor subdued, balancing the residual sweetness and warming alcohol.

roasted grainsilky mouthfeelbarrel oakmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish unfolds slowly with toasty grain and faint bourbon warmth lingering for several minutes. A dry, almost leather-like aftertaste emerges, complemented by lingering coffee and chocolate notes that fade gracefully without harshness.

slow finishtoasty grainbourbon warmth
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
89
Taste
89
Appearance
85
Finish
86
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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