Wicked Barrel Black Wax Staves

Name: Wicked Barrel Black Wax Staves
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6282ce6aaedfcf06ef60a4a2
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.09 (36 reviews)

Imperial Stout 10.5 º

Wicked Barrel

This Imperial Stout presents a decadent sensory profile defined by its intensive Wild Turkey Bourbon barrel aging. The nose is a rich tapestry of bittersweet chocolate, espresso, and charred oak, interwoven with the distinct vanilla and caramel notes of the bourbon. On the palate, deep roasted malts provide a foundation of dark cocoa and molasses, balanced by a firm bitterness and the complex, warming character of the spirit. Notes of dried figs and black currants emerge as it warms, leading into a lingering, velvety finish that highlights the harmonious marriage of wood, char, and robust malt.

Appearance. Jet black and opaque (SRM 40+); dense, dark tan head with moderate retention; high viscosity creates visible legs on the glass.

Aroma. High intensity; dominant aromas of bittersweet chocolate, espresso, and toasted oak; significant bourbon character featuring vanilla, coconut, and caramel; moderate dark fruit esters resembling prunes and raisins.

Taste. Intense dark chocolate and heavily roasted coffee; layers of spicy oak and vanilla from the Wild Turkey barrels; moderately high bitterness provides a clean, bittersweet balance; finish is long and warming with lingering notes of black licorice and burnt grain.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied, chewy, and velvety; luscious, coating texture; moderate alcohol warmth that is smooth rather than sharp; low to moderate carbonation.

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