Cloudwater Brew Co. Tall Tree

Name: Cloudwater Brew Co. Tall Tree
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6952a5871603da448e3e879b
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.18 (958 reviews)

Imperial Stout 10.5 º

Cloudwater Brew Co
Brouwerij Kees

This opulent Imperial Stout offers an intense sensory experience, defined by twelve months of maturation in Bourbon barrels. The aroma leads with deep roasted malt and bittersweet chocolate, interwoven with vibrant sweet and sour cherry notes. On the palate, the experience is complex and layered, featuring rich liquorice and creamy marshmallow flavors supported by the structural tannins of toasted oak and a hint of vanilla. The high alcohol content is masterfully integrated, providing a smooth, warming sensation that complements the beer’s velvety texture. It finishes with a harmonious balance of dark fruit acidity and lingering charred grain, embodying a sophisticated, barrel-aged treat.

Appearance. Jet black and opaque (40+ SRM) with a dense, persistent dark tan head and noticeable viscosity that creates legs on the glass.

Aroma. High intensity; rich layers of espresso, dark chocolate, and black liquorice are secondary to a prominent Bourbon barrel character of vanilla and toasted oak. Distinct notes of sweet and tart cherries and soft marshmallow sweetness blend with a clean, warming alcohol presence.

Taste. Initial rich roasted malt and cocoa flavors evolve into a complex mid-palate of anise, liquorice, and bright sweet and sour cherry. The oak provides a drying, structural bitterness that balances the residual sweetness of marshmallow and malt. The finish is long and warming with lingering notes of dark fruit and charred wood.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and luscious with a thick, chewy, and velvety texture. Carbonation is low to moderate. A smooth, significant alcohol warmth is present but well-integrated, with no harshness or astringency.

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