Western Herd Barrel Aged Series No. 3

 

A collaboration with Thomond Gate Whiskey ex Cognac Barrels limited to 200 bottles.

With its complex aroma, indulgent flavors, and luxurious mouthfeel, it offers a sensory experience that captivates the palate and invites contemplation. This beer is best enjoyed slowly, allowing its intricacies to unfold and delight with each sip.

 

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Style
Imperial Stout

Colour/Appearance
Pours a deep, opulent black capped by a creamy tan head that lingers delicately with hints of mahogany and amber around the edges

Aroma
Rich notes of roasted coffee beans and dark chocolate dominate upfront. The distinct presence of cognac emerges, with its signature bouquet of dried fruits, warm spices, and a hint of oak.

Flavour
Bold and robust, roasted malt takes center stage, unleashing waves of espresso, cocoa, and molasses. The influence of the cognac barrels is unmistakable, nuances of raisins, figs, and dried cherries impart a subtle sweetness, balanced by a gentle warmth from the cognac’s elevated alcohol content.

Hops/Adjuncts
Willamette, Cascade

Malts
Pale, Stout, Caramunich III, Brown Malt, Chocolate Wheat, Carafa II, Cara Pils, White Wheat

Yeast
Bond

Original Gravity
1.084

% ABV
9.4%

WHAT IS IRISH WHISKEY STOUT?
A magical chemistry happens when a traditional stout is allowed to rest in a whiskey barrel. The resulting beer is silky-smooth with oaky characteristics, vanilla and dry tannins combining with the roasted malts creating a symphony of flavours.

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