Templeton rye barrel aging adds lingered whiskey warmth and oaken vanilla tenacity to smoked molasses oats-backed rye chocolate malting, softening by the dried fruit-licked finish, where subtle prune, raisin and dark cherry illusions subtly pervade its peaty rye caramelization.
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FIFTH FRAME BARREL-AGED CLAWFOOT BATHTUB
On tap at Kitchen & Beer Bar, dry bourbon-aged Imperial Stout guides burgundy, port and sherry wining thru dark chocolate-syruped oaken vanilla tannins, leaving pudding skin crust on the tongue. In the recess, dark cherry, stewed prune and green raisin approach gentle Henry Mc Kenna Irish bourbon influence.
ALESMITH SPEEDWAY STOUT – COCONUT VANILLA 2023
On tap at Taphouse 15, smoothly creamed barrel aged full body brings bittersweet Madagascar and Tahitian vanilla bean plus mild coconut toasting to fudgy brown chocolate base, picking up milk-sugared coffee, espresso and cappuccino illusions as well as bourbonized black cherry, prune and plum daubs. Lusciously silken mocha vanilla finish resonates.
FIRESTONE WALKER 25 (XXV) ANNIVERSARY ALE
On tap at Taphouse 15, luxurious barrel-aged stout blends Brandy Barrel Barleywine, Parabola Autumn Edition, Stickee Monkee Quad, Tequila Barrel Merkin Stout and Whiskey Barrel Wheat Wine for debonair 25th anniversary celebrator. Richly creamed dark chocolate syruping drapes bourbon vanilla sweetness, brandied sherry wining, cedar-burnt almond nuttiness, rummy molasses sugaring, caramel toffee fudging and honey-toasted tequila whims. Leathery oaken dryness sits way back, trying desperately to contrast its sweet sticky brandied mocha interior.
BONESAW CALL ME CHRIS BARREL-AGED IMPERIAL STOUT
Luxurious bourbon vanilla sweetness joins dry whiskey-rye barrel aging in fudgy dark chocolate setting that’s smoother than rich. Wood-burnt hop char bittering secures dewy whiskey bent as tertiary brandy, port and anise illusions flutter.
THE BRUERY BACK TO SCHOOL IMPERIAL STOUT W/ PEANUT, VANILLA, CONCORD GRAPE
On tap at Taphouse 15, fine bourbon-aged pastry stout invites luscious bourbon vanilla sweetness to brown chocolate syruping informing its sturdy PB&J ambition. Salted peanuts meet jellied Concord grapes in bourbon chocolate-vanilla rampage, leaving slight wood-seared black cherry illusions and possible nutmeg/frankincense nips in distance.
PRAIRIE PECANS IN PARADISE IMPERIAL STOUT AGED IN BOURBON
On tap at Taphouse 15, decadent oak-aged stout brings luscious bourbon vanilla sweetness to pecan-glazed coconut toasting and brown chocolate sugaring as pudding crust top settles. Nutty chocolate vanilla creaming gains burnt caramel and candied molasses riffs as well as pureed black cherry snips.
NEW HOLLAND DRAGON’S MILK WHITE BOURBON BARREL AGED WHITE STOUT
Well integrated though a bit thin considering precious bourbon influence and overly phenolic lemony hop pop. Mellow vanilla-creamed white chocolate entry given subtle bourbon sweetness, rum-caked powdered sugaring and delicate milk-sugared coffee smidge as mild lemon wedging contrasts sweet mocha dirge.
TIMBER ALES BLENDED WITH LUMBER #1 IMPERIAL STOUT
Outstandingly elegant full-bodied stout blended with Elijah Craig bourbon whiskey and conditioned on Ugandan, Mexican and Comoros vanilla beans retains velvety dark chocolate syruping. Bittersweet cocoa nibs influence enriches bourbon vanilla, brandy and burgundy serenity above honeyed Graham Cracker base. Subtle cafe latte, cinnamon coffee, gingerbread coffee, granola and grape nut pleasantries penetrate chocolate-vanilla surface. Highly recommended.
PRAIRIE STUF’T IMPERIAL STOUT
On tap at Taphouse 15, sweet bourbon aging engages Double Stuf’t Oreo cookie knockoff. Fudgy cocoa nibs splendor reaches creamy vanilla center, leaving Devils Food Cake, brownie batter, bourbon vanilla and white chocolate illusions on its whiskeyed 11.5% ABV path. In the can, sweet bourbon-whiskeyed vanilla spicing impact rich cocoa-nibbed Oreos cookie confection, picking up fudgy brown chocolate and fluffy marshmallow sugaring as well as slight gingerbread snip.
TOPPLING GOLIATH TERM OIL S’MORES BARREL AGED STOUT
On tap at Kitchen & Beer Bar, luscious ‘classic campfire treat’ plugs bourbon vanilla sweetness into fudgy melted chocolate creaminess and marshmallow-toasted Graham Cracker sugaring. Sweet-toothed creme brulee, gingerbread cookie, brown-sugared cinnamon and pancaked maple syrup auxiliary drapes pastry dough-floured mocha malting.
THE BRUERY CATCH ME IF YOU CAN BOURBON BARREL AGED IMPERIAL STOUT
On tap at Taphouse 15, decadent molasses gingerbread cookie with chocolate pudding skin fudginess and light bourbon vanilla inkling over honeyed Graham Cracker base. Wintry ginger-spiced cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice seasoning and subtle pecan-hazelnut-chestnut triage amidst chewy cookie dough thickness.