Crooked Stave Private Reserve Bourbon Barrel Imperial Oatmeal Stout #183
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What the brewers say
Imperial oatmeal stout aged for 27 months in a 5-year-old Old Forester bourbon barrel.
What our panel thought
Sweet up front as deep molasses and chocolate wrap around a bourbon-filled body. Dries out fairly well at the end. It’s like being thrown into a blender full of dark chocolate, bourbon barrels, vanilla, and cinnamon.
What our editors thought
The nose is all leather, aged oak, and softly aged roast with a strong, rich umami note. The sip is very sweet but retains some oaky, roasty structure and definition. Still, it finishes brighter than expected for such a weighty beer.
