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Perennial Artisan Ales On the Threshold of A Dream (2025)
Imperial Stout 13.5 º
This decadent Imperial Stout, a collaboration with Moksa Brewing, emerges from twenty-four months in Old Fitzgerald barrels with a profound sensory depth. The experience is defined by the nostalgic essence of blueberry pancakes, where lush fruit notes entwine with rich maple syrup and aromatic vanilla. Deep layers of dark chocolate and roasted malts provide a sturdy foundation, while the extended oak aging contributes soft tannins and a bourbon-soaked elegance. It is a velvety, high-gravity masterwork that balances the intensity of the spirit barrels with the sweetness of its adjuncts, finishing with a lingering, warming complexity that highlights the exceptional barrel integration.
Appearance. Jet black and opaque (40+ SRM). Pours with a thick, creamy, deep tan head that shows moderate retention. High viscosity is evidenced by prominent legs on the glass.
Aroma. Intense and multi-layered. High notes of sweet blueberry and maple syrup dominate, backed by rich dark chocolate, vanilla bean, and toasted oak. Substantial bourbon character from the Old Fitzgerald barrels provides a spirit-forward depth without being harsh. Low roasted coffee and charred grain notes support the sweetness.
Taste. Initial impression is very sweet and reminiscent of blueberry pancakes drenched in syrup. The mid-palate introduces complex malt flavors of dark chocolate, cocoa, and lightly burnt grain. Vanillins from the oak provide a smooth bridge to the barrel character, which offers notes of bourbon and caramelized sugar. Bitterness is moderate but perceived as low due to the high residual sweetness. The finish is long, sweet, and warming.
Mouthfeel. Very full-bodied and viscous with a chewy, syrupy texture. Carbonation is low, enhancing the beer's richness. Significant alcohol warmth is present but smooth and well-integrated into the velvety mouthfeel.
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