Decadent oak-aged stout with lovely bourbon vanilla spicing and maple molasses sugaring lacing dark chocolate syruping countered by dry rye whiskey tones and dark roast hop char.
BACK MOUNTAIN SOMETHING IN THE DARK BOURBON IMPERIAL STOUT
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FIRESTONE WALKER NO ENDS, ONLY BEGINNINGS BARREL AGED IMPERIAL STOUT (2022)
On tap at Taphouse 15, semi-sweet dark chocolate base given oak charred bourbon vanilla influence as ancillary black cherry, fig, raisin and plum illusions and distant molasses-draped creme brulee sweetness gather ’round humble ‘bourbonized’ burgundy, sherry and brandy wining.
PIPEWORKS DOUBLE VANILLA PHANTOM UNICORN BARREL AGED IMPERIAL STOUT
On tap at Taphouse 15, silken barrel-aged Elijah Craig bourbon influence soaks up Madagascar vanilla adjunct as syrupy black chocolate penetrates the surface. Dainty cumin-cinnamon spicing adds wintry edge while distant black cherry/ black grape tartness sneaks thru the backend of chocolatey vanilla bourbon nightcap.
PRAIRIE INDULGE ME BOURBON AGED IMPERIAL STOUT (2023)
On tap at Taphouse 15, sweet bourbon indulgence soaks into creamy fudged brownie sweetness as toasted coconut, chocolate chip and floury cake mix adjuncts engage deluxe confectionery stout. Below the surface, black cherry, bruised banana, stewed prune, oaken vanilla and whiskey illusions serenade lovely bourbon mocha theme.
HOUSATONIC REMEDY IMPERIAL STOUT
Mellow 10.5% ABV stout aged in Tennessee whiskey barrels contrasts wood-charred whiskey tones and oak-seared bourbon licks with lightly creamed brown chocolate sweetness, picking up mild coffee roast.
ICARUS KALASHNIKOFFEE IMPERIAL STOUT W/ MAPLE SYRUP & VANILLA BEAN
On tap at Taphouse 15, dazzling Buffalo Trace bourbon-aged Kalashnikoffee variant segues perfectly from brown-sugared maple vanilla resonance to bittersweet dark cocoa richness. Draping bourbon-sweetened heavy maple syrup onto spunky Madagascar vanilla beaning thickens its oncoming mocha penetration, imparting lovely medium-roast Sumatra coffee tones (given mildly hop-charred black peppering).
THREE FLOYDS DISMEMBERS ONLY BBA IMPERIAL MILK STOUT
Heavenly 13.5% ABV bourbon-aged milk stout resonates with cocoa nibs splendor, dried cherry tartness and Thai banana sweetness, gaining molasses caramel-sauced vanilla sugaring, toasted almond nuttiness and nifty cognac licks. Recommended dessert treasure.
WICO STREET FATALITY BARREL AGED IMPERIAL STOUT BLEND 1
Luxurious whiskeyed chocolate nightcap soaks cocoa nibs, vanilla beans, cinnamon and ancho chili peppering with 15-month barrel-aged Pedro Ximenez sherry and Basil Hayden bourbon. Fudgy brown chocolate syruping greets caramelized whiskey sweetness, bourbon vanilla spicing and mild chili burn, picking up spunky dried fruiting and maple-glazed pecan nuttiness over peaty rye surface. Superb!
WICO STREET FATALITY BARREL AGED IMPERIAL STOUT BLEND 2
Bold barrel aged Imperial Stout conditioned on vanilla beans and blending French oak red wine with Basil Haden double oak and Heaven Hill bourbon oak. Sweet bourbon whiskey warmth serenades vanilla bean bittering contrasting brown chocolate-spiced sweetness and fruitful Sangria wining. Lusciously ‘spirited’ vanilla-chocolate dessert nightcap.
WICO STREET FATALITY BARREL AGED IMPERIAL STOUT BLEND 4
Robustly rich stout variant blended in rye whiskey, sherry and herbal liqueurish fernet barrels with bourbon vanilla ice cream, salted caramel and espresso coffee bean adjuncts. Stupendous full body lets sweet bourbon vanilla spicing and caramelized whiskey tones get lathered in fudgy Hershey’s brown chocolate syrup topped by thick Graham Crackered chocolate pudding crust. In the recess, sticky anise, chewy marshmallow, nutty chicory coffee, hazelnut paste, cinnamon toast, dark cherry and brown raisin illusions emerge alongside sherry, burgundy and pinot noir wining to deepen its spiritedly fireside bourbon vanilla-chocolate warmth. Mighty decadence!
WICO STREET FATALITY BARREL AGED IMPERIAL STOUT BLEND 5
Luxurious barrel aged stout given 15 months in French oak red wine vat then splendidly blended with rye whiskey and Heaven Hell bourbon and finally conditioned on cocoa nibs. Sweet bourbon entry gains syrupy brown chocolate sugaring and rummy whiskey splendor plus latent bruised black cherry, prune and fig influence.
BRIX CITY VIET NOM NOM NOM
On tap at River Of Beer, luscious bourbon-aged lactose stout infused with dark-roast Vietnamese coffee and given fudgy milk chocolatey syruping plus sweet vanilla splurge picks up mild espresso, toffee and burnt caramel illusions, finishing with Hershey’s Chocolate Kiss nicety. In all, a Vietnamese iced coffee-inspired Imperial Milk Porter given slight bourbon edge for cocoa-nibbed vanilla adjuncts. Recommended nightcap.
