Modern Times Beer Batch 1959

Name: Modern Times Beer Batch 1959
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6754f15270883a1d9405f3ff
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.22 (427 reviews)

Imperial Stout 12.6 º

Modern Times
3 Sons Brewing Co.

This collaborative Imperial Stout, aged in Elias Butte 14-year-old bourbon barrels, presents a decadent sensory experience defined by its immense depth. The nose is a powerhouse of charred oak, vanilla bean, and dark chocolate, leading into a palate of rich molasses and espresso. The 14-year maturation in the spirits-soaked wood imparts refined notes of leather and tobacco, melding seamlessly with the viscous, chewy body characteristic of Modern Times and 3 Sons Brewing Co. At 12.6% ABV, the warmth is integrated yet persistent, highlighting a complex interplay of roasted malts and spirit-forward sweetness. It is a harmonious, velvet-textured exploration of barrel-aged intensity.

Appearance. Jet black and completely opaque. Pours with a thick, deep tan head that shows moderate to low retention due to high alcohol and barrel oils. High viscosity is evidenced by slow-moving legs on the glass.

Aroma. High intensity with a rich blend of bittersweet chocolate, espresso, and black licorice. The Elias Butte bourbon barrels contribute strong notes of vanilla, toasted coconut, and old oak. Subtle dark fruit esters of prune and raisin emerge as it warms.

Taste. Initial impression is intensely rich and sweet, dominated by fudge and molasses. A firm roasted malt bitterness follows, offering notes of charred grain and dark-roast coffee. The 14-year bourbon barrel aging adds layers of caramel, spicy oak, and a hint of pipe tobacco. The finish is long and warming with a lingering bittersweet cocoa aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Full to very full-bodied with a thick, chewy, and syrupy texture. Carbonation is low to moderate, enhancing the velvety mouthfeel. A significant but smooth alcohol warmth is present throughout.

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