Arbeiter Foundation Barrel aged Imperial Stout.
9.7 % ABV, 63 IBU, Arbeiter Brewing, Minneapolis, MN.
Strictly ebony appearance, complete opacity, brief brown head.
In the nose: richness and depth to start it off. Oak, whiskey, molasses, cocoa, more. Ash, smoke, caramel, char. More?
In the mouth: that’s where it all coalesces. Thick and viscous, dark and deep. But never too anything, well balanced, while big and ballsy. Massively malty. A nice, sturdy, even RIS. Nothing weird or fancy, just damned huge and flavorful.
Imperial Stout Aged in Buffalo TraceBourbon Barrels.
Foundation tastes much like it smells, rich and decadent chocolate, vanilla, and oak notes are prominent; however the fluffy smoothness from those special barrels give the flavor profile indescribable characteristics; it’s just simply delicious. Like most all big and complex imperial stouts, these flavors will become more pronounced and deeper as the beer warms.
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