Schlafly Beer/The Saint Louis Brewery Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout

A blend of roast and bourbon across the nose. Cherry pie covered in chocolate with a side of roasted malt. Balanced finish falling on the side of a touch too roasty.

“Aroma is a balance of roasted malt, alcohol, oak, vanilla. Light chocolate, soft espresso, fig follow. Flavor features sweet roast malt, chocolate, light whiskey, espresso. Pine notes balance the barrel vanillin.”

**Aroma:** “Juicy peach and lemon with a hint of vinegar, followed by pleasant oak sweetness and vanilla. Moderate tart note with dark cherries and _Brett_. Peaches with a hint of vanilla.” **Flavor:** “Lots of stone fruit and cherries up front with a hint of citrus, followed by a pleasant lactic tartness and oak flavors of vanilla and toffee. Finish is mostly balanced with the tartness lingering every so slightly. Light vanilla and sour peach right before the end of the sip. This beer is very, very sour.” **Overall:** “Well-executed farmhouse ale that is enhanced by the subtle nuances contributed by the oak. Great balance of acidity and oak. Not a ton of barrel notes but a slight vanilla toward the end. The sour level is pushing the saison category, but it is still very good. High carbonation helps push the perception of acidity even more. Moderate cherry and peach fruitiness adds a level of complexity. Nice oak notes in the finish. I really like the peach character and the hint of vanilla that came through.”