Western Herd Barrel Aged Series No. 6
€12.00
A collaboration with Thomond Gate Whiskey ex Red Wine Barrels limited to 300 bottles. This barrel-aged imperial stout exudes elegance and sophistication, marrying the bold character of a stout with the nuanced complexity of red wine barrel aging. This beer is best enjoyed slowly, allowing its intricacies to unfold with each passing moment.
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Style
Imperial Stout
Colour/Appearance
Dark garnet red, almost black, slight carbonation, dense mouthfeel
Aroma
Prominent roast coffee and dark chocolate upfront interplaying with red wine characteristics, and vanilla and oak from the barrel.
Flavour
Robust roasted malt provides a sturdy backbone delivering rich chocolate and coffee notes. Dark cheery and plum flavours follow with a subtle acidity from the red wine. Velvet smooth with warmth from the alcohol and a dry finish.
Hops/Adjuncts
Willamette, Cascade
Malts
Pale, Stout, Caramunich III, Brown Malt, Chocolate Wheat, Carafa II, Cara Pils, White Wheat
Yeast
Bond
Original Gravity
1.089
% ABV
9.7%
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.
