Style: Stout (Barrel-aged)

ABV: 14.8

95/100
Aroma: 12
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 18
Mouthfeel: 4

Toppling Goliath Brewing Co Double Barrel Assassin

What the brewers say

"Aged more than a year in freshly emptied bourbon barrels, then finished in apple brandy barrels for over another year."

What our panel thought

“Lots of red wine-like notes over more typical chocolate, vanilla, and caramel. Rich dark-malt chocolate flavor with enough booze to complement.”

What our editors thought

“Spacious dark-chocolate nose beneath light fruity notes and vanilla-coconut bourbon sweetness. The sip brings sweetness; caramel malt layers and focused roast play their parts without dominating. Beautiful depth.”

Review printed in: The Route to Stout (October-November 2021) (View All Issues)


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