Sori Brewing Shadow Game I - Hazelnut & Maple Syrup (Bourbon BA)

Name: Sori Brewing Shadow Game I - Hazelnut & Maple Syrup (Bourbon BA)
Brand: Beer
SKU: 61c05d291603da4c16ef69e2
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.31 (1929 reviews)

Imperial Stout 13.1 º

Sori Brewing

This massive Imperial Stout delivers an opulent sensory experience driven by its maturation in Heaven Hill Bourbon barrels. Intense aromas of toasted hazelnut and rich Canadian maple syrup meld seamlessly with dark chocolate, espresso, and caramelized sugars. On the palate, the decadent sweetness of the maple syrup is balanced by deep roasted malts and a complex oak character, revealing layers of vanilla, coconut, and warming bourbon alcohol. Velvety, viscous, and extraordinarily complex, this luxurious beer offers a harmonious interplay of dark fruit esters and charred wood, culminating in a lingering, bittersweet finish that highlights its exquisite barrel lineage.

Appearance. Jet black and completely opaque. Pours with a dense, dark brown head that exhibits low to moderate retention, leaving oily legs on the glass walls due to high viscosity and alcohol content.

Aroma. High intensity. Rich aromas of dark chocolate, espresso, and sweet Canadian maple syrup are layered with prominent toasted hazelnut. Strong bourbon barrel characteristics emerge as vanilla, caramelized sugar, and toasted oak, accompanied by light plum and fig esters and a smooth, warming alcohol presence.

Taste. An intense, sweet, and complex initial impression. Rich flavors of chocolate-covered hazelnuts and sweet maple syrup dominate, supported by a heavy roast backbone of dark cocoa and espresso. Mid-palate introduces toasted oak, vanilla, and sweet bourbon. Perceived bitterness is moderate, balancing the heavy sugars. The finish is long, warming, and bittersweet with lingering notes of maple and oak.

Mouthfeel. Very full-bodied, chewy, and highly viscous with a velvety, luscious texture. Carbonation is low to moderate. A distinct, smooth, and pleasant alcohol warmth is present, without any harshness or astringency.

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