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La Sirène Brewing Dark Star
Stout 6.3 º
This American Stout presents a complex intersection of aggressive roasting and refined spirit character. Collaborative aging in Starward Whisky barriques infuses the profile with sophisticated notes of toasted oak, vanilla, and a distinct Melbourne whisky warmth. The praline recipe introduces layers of nutty sweetness and dark cocoa that complement the base beer’s espresso-like bitterness and resinous hop character. Aromas of charred grain and bittersweet chocolate lead into a palate where rich malt depth meets the vibrant, spirited edge of the barrel, finishing with a balanced, lingering dryness. It is a robust and evocative stout that masterfully integrates barrel-derived complexity with a classic roasted backbone.
Appearance. Jet black and opaque (SRM 40+) with a large, persistent head of light brown foam that exhibits excellent lacing.
Aroma. High intensity roast with dominant notes of dark chocolate and roasted coffee beans. Prominent whisky-derived vanilla, toasted oak, and a hint of coconut from the Starward barrels are evident. Low resinous hop aroma and subtle nutty esters.
Taste. Initial impression of bittersweet chocolate and burnt coffee grounds, followed by a medium-high hop bitterness. The mid-palate features Starward whisky notes, toasted wood, and a nutty praline sweetness. Finishes medium-dry with a lingering charred malt character and a clean, resinous hop bite.
Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a creamy, smooth texture. Medium-high carbonation and a noticeable but well-integrated alcohol warmth from the whisky barrel maturation. Low roast-derived astringency.
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La Sirene Dark Star 2021 375ml Btl Sgl
THE LOW DOWNWe present our long standing collaboration with one of the pioneers of Australian Whisky ...TARWARD whisky barrels. Back in early June we visited Head Blender and fellow South Australian Jarrad Huckshold & Co at the coveted Starward for a cheeky tipple and a general sharing of i ...
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THE LOW DOWNWe present our long standing collaboration with one of the pioneers of Australian Whisky. DARK STAR is our well-known Praline that has been thoughtfully aged in freshly disgorged premium STARWARD whisky barrels. Back in early June we visited Head Blender and fellow South Australian Jarrad Huckshold & Co at the coveted Starward for a cheeky tipple and a general sharing of information across the beer & spirit categories and wondered how our Praline would age in freshly emptied whisky barrels. Having had aged our Praline in our French Oak barriques for years now we know we develop a wonderful sourness courtesy of our native airborne and barrel-tenanted souring bacteria however putting our Praline into freshly disgorged whisky barrels was a whole new level of discovery altogether. Well we are happy to announce that the results are in and we are delighted with the balance of whisky flavour to Praline. In the past, we have noticed that outside trends have leant towards loud ‘whisky punch to the nostrils’ results when ageing a Stout in whisky barrels, which is great when you’re looking for that. However in true La Siréne fashion, we were targeting a more elegant & subtle dance that delivered a more balanced and nuanced result that allowed for the ‘sum of its parts’ to equal more than just the individual components. We feel this honoured both contributions of the our Praline beer & Starward’s whisky barrels and was more in the true spirit of collaboration! BREWERS NOTESDark Star is an elegant and velvety Praline-hybrid, a collaboration that was all about discovery, open-mindedness & experimentation. And to further our understanding of how these two components of Praline & Whisky barrels can work together, we are only releasing one third of the beer today (after almost 4 months in barrel). The second third will be released in Feb (8 x months maturation) after seeing a hopefully warm summer in barrel at our seasonally-influenced Wild Brewery. Finally the last third will be released in June 2022 to come full circle and show us what 12 month in barrels creates. We feel this extra time in barrel will tell a story of how time and the seasonal narrative will playout. Costa Nikias (Founder & Chief) Created in 2021 PRALINE AGED IN STARWARD WHISKY BARRELS
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