Le Bilboquet Microbrasserie La Corriveau Impériale 2024

Name: Le Bilboquet Microbrasserie La Corriveau Impériale 2024
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6721f33b1603da3051c86f31
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.17 (21 reviews)

Russian Imperial Stout 9 º

Le Bilboquet

La Corriveau Impériale 2024 offers a commandingly rich sensory profile shaped by ten months of bourbon barrel maturation. The aromatic impact is an intense bouquet of bittersweet chocolate and espresso, layered with the barrel’s contributions of toasted vanilla, caramel, and charred oak. Deep dark fruit notes of dried fig and raisin emerge as the liquid warms. On the palate, the decadent roasted malt foundation supports flavors of cocoa and black licorice, harmonizing with the spirituous warmth of the bourbon. This Imperial Stout concludes with a lingering, velvety finish that balances assertive bitterness with sophisticated wood-derived sweetness.

Appearance. Jet black (40 SRM) and completely opaque. It supports a dense, dark tan head with moderate retention that leaves oily legs on the glass, indicative of its 9% alcohol by volume and viscosity.

Aroma. High intensity; a complex fusion of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and black licorice. The bourbon barrel aging adds prominent layers of vanilla, coconut, and sweet caramel. Esters suggest dried plums and figs, while the alcohol aroma is smooth and spirit-like.

Taste. Initial impression is of rich, dark-roasted grain and bittersweet cocoa. The mid-palate reveals layers of toasted oak and vanilla from the bourbon barrels, complementing a deep malt sweetness. Medium-high bitterness provides structure. The finish is long and warming with a lingering espresso and dark fruit aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and chewy with a velvety, luscious texture. Carbonation is low to moderate. A smooth, well-integrated alcohol warmth is present throughout, providing a comforting, spirituous heat without harshness or astringency.

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