Amundsen Brewery Barrel Aged Ashes To Ashes 2025

Name: Amundsen Brewery Barrel Aged Ashes To Ashes 2025
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6912fb541603daab99405a0b
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.89 (31 reviews)

Imperial Stout 11.5 º

Amundsen Bryggeri

This decadent Imperial Stout presents an opulent sensory journey defined by its Christmas-inspired adjuncts and extended barrel maturation. The aroma is an intense bouquet of dark chocolate, gooey caramel, and toasted vanilla, underpinned by the rich, bready character of chocolate chip cookies. On the palate, luscious layers of salted caramel and cocoa nibs meld with charred oak and a subtle vinous warmth from the 11.5% ABV. Deep roasted grains provide a necessary counterpoint of espresso-like bitterness, while the salt addition sharpens the sweetness. The finish is long and velvety, leaving a lingering impression of decadent dessert and refined wood tannins.

Appearance. Jet black and completely opaque. Pours with a dense, mocha-colored head that shows moderate retention and leaves thick, oily legs on the glass as it settles.

Aroma. High intensity with dominant notes of bittersweet chocolate, burnt sugar, and rich vanilla. The secondary bouquet reveals distinct salted caramel and buttery cookie dough, supported by a background of toasted oak and a clean, warming alcohol presence.

Taste. Initial impression is deeply sweet and syrupy, featuring bold salted caramel and milk chocolate. This transitions into a complex mid-palate of roasted coffee and dark fruit esters like raisins. Hop bitterness is moderate but serves to balance the residual sugars alongside charred wood notes. The finish is sweet and lingering, echoing flavors of chocolate chip cookies.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and exceptionally viscous, possessing a chewy, luscious, and velvety texture. Carbonation is low, enhancing the creamy mouthfeel, while a smooth, gentle alcohol warmth persists without being harsh.

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