Side Project Derivation 7
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What the brewers say
“The barrels selected for Blend #7: Two Rittenhouse Rye barrels that were aged for two years with an imperial oatmeal stout, two Four Roses 10-year bourbon barrels that were aged for two years with an imperial oatmeal stout.”
What our panel thought
Aroma: “Alcohol dominates, but in its liquor incarnations. More rye than bourbon, but both are slightly tempered by the chocolaty roast. Over time, some vanilla builds, adding complexity.”
Flavor: “Rich chewy dark malt, chocolate, vanilla, raisin. The barrel character dries up the finish and leaves a lingering tannic bitterness. Great balance with the strong alcohol character. Aged character has hints of umami/soy sauce, which adds complexity.”
Overall: “A massively rich stout that displays strong barrel character. Great balance on the finish and enough sweetness to keep it from being harsh.”
