Bright Brewery Stubborn Imperial Stout 2023

Bright Brewery x Backwoods Distilling: Three years in the making!This 2023 release Stubborn Imperial Stout Whisky (Batch 2) was crafted in collaboration with Backwoods Distilling Co. and features Bright Brewery’s 2020 Stubborn Imperial Stout aged in a single cask of American Oak.

With its enticing nose, delectable taste of caramel, toffee apple, and chocolate fudge, and a finish that is both rich and full-bodied, this whisky offers a truly exceptional drinking experience.

Brewed by the masters at Bright Brewery and distilled by our friends at Backwoods Distilling Yackandandah, this is a super limited-release, not to be missed!

ABV: 46.0% | Approx. 18 std drinks
Size: 500ml
Ingredients: Distilled from a mash of malted barley, hops and yeast.
Aged in: American Oak

Stubborn Imperial Stout Whisky is a VERY limited release.

FREE SHIPPING in NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, SA & TAS (excl WA/NT) for orders over $99. 

The Stubborn Story
Every year of Stubborn has its own story, and this year was no different. The ‘Stubborn Curse’ is alive and well! Whenever we brew this beer, something unusual, unexpected and unpredictable will happen – without fail. Over the years, our brewers have learnt to expect the unexpected with this brew. But this unpredictable set of circumstances is what sets every vintage of Stubborn Imperial Stout apart from the rest, and imparts its own distinct flavour and character. No two years are the same. Each year, we hold our breath, wondering what the brew will bring.

Brewer’s Notes | 2023 Vintage: “ Stubborn 2023 has a silky mouthfeel with moderate carbonation, strong hints of banana and fruit bowl open up into cherry and caramel as it warms up. There are heavy notes of molasses as it continues to warm. It’s about this point the heat from the rye we used in the brew becomes evident . The ABV is well hidden for something that sits at 16%; it is more reminiscent of something around the 12% range.”

Download the special edition tasting notes here.

Bronze Medal – (Other Strong Ale or Lager (Best Speciality Beer) – 2023 Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA)

Strength: 16.0%
Size: 355ml can
Case: 24 x 355ml cans
Malts: Pale, Roast Barley, Crystal, Chocolate, Brown, Cararye
Hops: EKG, Centennial
Yeast: SO4, HG18
Colour: Black
IBU: 20-30
Dietary/additions: Vegan; contains gluten

Take advantage of FREE SHIPPING in NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, SA & TAS (excl WA/NT) for orders over $99. 

"Stubborn Imperial Stout is dark and decadent, with layers of sweet chocolate, dark espresso, and luscious vanilla. Enjoy now or hibernate away with it.The 2022 Vintage: Intense, rich roasted malt aroma and a hint of smoke. Full-bodied with flavours of espresso, dark chocolate, with a bittersweet finish. Will age excee