Aslin Beer Company Patch Cut

Name: Aslin Beer Company Patch Cut
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6957a0731603da448e439c24
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.37 (394 reviews)

Imperial Stout 13 º

Aslin Beer Company

Patch Cut is a decadent Imperial Stout that presents an opulent sensory journey, drawing from its 14-month maturation in Weller Bourbon Barrels. The aroma is a dense tapestry of toasted coconut, rich cocoa nibs, and the buttery nuance of macadamia nuts, underpinned by a dark coffee roast. On the palate, it evolves into a liquid dessert, mimicking a white chocolate macadamia nut cookie and a charred s'more. The integration of vanilla and marshmallow provides a velvety sweetness that softens the 13% ABV warmth, while the bourbon barrel aging contributes layers of oaky caramel and spirit-forward depth. The finish is a long, harmonious echo of double chocolate cake and lingering roast.

Appearance. Jet black and completely opaque. It supports a small, fine-beaded, deep tan head with moderate retention. Due to the high viscosity and 13% ABV, the beer exhibits prominent legs on the glass when swirled.

Aroma. High intensity and extraordinarily complex. Leading notes of toasted coconut, sweet marshmallow, and rich bourbon spirit. Secondary layers include dark roast coffee, bittersweet chocolate, and a distinct buttery nuttiness from macadamia nuts. Vanilla and oak tannins from the barrel maturation provide a sophisticated backdrop, with very low dark fruit esters.

Taste. Initial impression is intensely sweet and dessert-like, quickly followed by a wave of milk chocolate, espresso, and toasted nuts. The flavor of vanilla-soaked oak and bourbon is prominent. Hop bitterness is moderate but mostly masked by the massive malt backbone and residual sugar from the marshmallow and cocoa nibs. The finish is long and lingering, tasting of chocolate fudge and macadamia nut cookies with a clean, spirituous warmth.

Mouthfeel. Full to very full-bodied with a viscous, chewy, and coating texture. Carbonation is low to moderate, providing just enough lift to the heavy body. A smooth, noticeable alcohol warmth is present but well-integrated, lacking any harshness or solvent notes.

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