This monumental Imperial Stout, a decennial collaboration between Other Half and Side Project, presents a deep sensory tapestry woven from extended aging in select bourbon barrels. The profile is dominated by the fragrance of Cloud Cover Honduras Natalie Piñeda coffee, which provides nuanced red fruit and cocoa notes alongside the rich, earthy perfume of toasted hazelnuts and caramelized hazelnut paste. On the palate, luscious layers of vanilla and oak-derived caramel meld into a dense, bittersweet chocolate foundation. The high-gravity body is velvety and viscous, carrying a potent yet integrated alcohol warmth that lingers with a decadent, nutty finish.
Appearance.Opaque, jet black (SRM 40+). Pours with a thick, dark tan, creamy head that shows moderate retention. High viscosity is evident through heavy, lingering legs on the glass wall.
Aroma.High intensity. Deeply aromatic blend of freshly roasted Honduras Natalie Piñeda coffee, toasted hazelnuts, and sweet vanilla. Secondary notes of rich bourbon, charred oak, and dark chocolate. Low esters of prune and raisin, with a noticeable but smooth alcohol presence.
Taste.Initial impression is intensely rich and sweet, quickly balanced by roasted grain and coffee bitterness. Layers of hazelnut paste, espresso, and vanilla bean dominate. The bourbon barrel influence adds caramel, coconut, and spicy oak. High bitterness is present but masked by the massive malt backbone. Finish is long and lingering with hazelnut and dark chocolate.
Mouthfeel.Full to very full-bodied; extremely viscous and chewy. Low carbonation enhances the velvety, luscious texture. Significant alcohol warmth is present, reflecting the 14.1% strength, but remains smooth rather than sharp. High creaminess.
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