On tap at The Local Taphouse of Nyack. Intense 2018 barrel-aged version of brewers’ well-respected Expedition lets rich bourbon chocolate sweetness scintillate chewy molasses-draped cinnamon coffee ascension. In the backdrop, medicinal cherry, anise, fig and raisin illusions survive.
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ARMADA OTTO
Bold 17% ABV 8th anniversary milk stout celebrater aged in maple syrup bourbon with Yellow King coffee gains lovely brandied dark chocolate black cherry succulence. Elegant Kentucky bourbon barrel aging picks up oaken vanilla tannins at its cinnamon-sticked coffee stead. Tertiary chocolate-covered pomegranate, stewed prune, green raisin, pureed raspberry and burgundy illusions deepen resolve and slight floral-backed black peppering complete luxuriously detailed nightcap.
ARMADA ACHT
Profound 8th anniversary stout aged in bourbon brings oaken vanilla tannins to syrupy dark chocolate, roasted coffee and chewy caramel cluster, picking up tart dark cherry luster. Below the clean off-dry surface, brandied cherry, whiskeyed cherry, cherry wine, cognac and burgundy whims emerge.
CONCENTRIC WOOKIE COOKIE IMPERIAL BARREL-AGED STOUT
Dark cocoa syrup drapes bourbon vanilla warmth as burgundy-brandy subtleties soak into Black Forest caking, pureed black cherry twang, dry oaken cherry swerve, stewed prune swoon and cookie dough fudging.
HOP CULTURE FARMS ECLIPSE BOURBON AGED IMPERIAL STOUT
On tap at Concentric Brewing, elegantly smooth bourbon vanilla warmth gains dry burgundy and sweet brandy influence for dried-fruited dark mocha molasses resonance. Fudgy dark chocolate center invites figgy black cherry and plummy red grape merriment. Mellow bourbonized stout (with unassuming 11% ABV) makes for desirable fireplace nightcap.
BRIX CITY SILK CITY (2025) BARREL-AGED AOMAS
On tap at Kitchen & Beer Bar, luxuriously bold barrel-aged pastry stout (10.5% ABV) features Smith Bowman Distillery bourbon. Loading lovely bourbon vanilla sugaring upon fudgy dark chocolate and coconut-toasted caramel salting, its oncoming black cherry, sweet burgundy and dry sherry illusions deliver plush spirited goodness, but its honeyed Graham Cracker base may be a tad askew (or simply too much) flavor-wise.
FIRESTONE WALKER PARYEBOLA BARREL AGED IMPERIAL STOUT
On tap at Taphouse 15, ‘iconic Parabola Barrel-Aged Stout soars to new heights’ with sweet rye whiskey entry gracing signature dark chocolatey coffee roast and black cherry bruise. Mild ginger-snapped clove grove and cinnamon-barked cassia sweetness spice up cocoa backdrop of luxuriously rich Kentucky rye whiskey barreled nightcap.
ARTIFACT OVERHEAD VIEW BOURBON AGED IMPERIAL STOUT
Minty dark chocolate and caramel coffee creaming receive oaken Dettling bourbon barrel aging, picking up dry burgundy, sweet sherry and mild whiskey illusions.
WARWICK FARM BOURBON BARREL VANILLA STOUT
Elegant small batch winter 2024 bourbon aged stout drapes dark chocolate syrup upon oaken cherry tartness seeping into molasses-sapped gingerbread sweetness and chewy marshmallow confection. Dry bourbon base picks up raisin, acai berry, blueberry and blackberry snips.
WARWICK FARM BOURBON BARREL IMPERIAL STOUT
Richly creamed bourbon-aged stout (2024) allows dark chocolate, medium-roast coffee and vanilla to sturdily combine forces. Below the mocha bourbon coffee surface, candied hazelnut, chewy marshmallow and caramelized pecan remnants further sweeten bold wintry nightcap.
GEARBLOCK SOAKED STAVE IMPERIAL STOUT AGED IN BOURBON (2024)
Mellow barrel-aged Russian Imperial Stout (circa 2024) stays smooth as whiskeyed molasses soaks up fudgy dark cocoa onrush, dark-roast coffee spree and vanilla bean bittering. Dainty bourbon-burgundy-brandy wining leaves a trace. Tertiary bruised black cherry, German chocolate cake and Black Forest cake illusions add further sweetness.
BIG UGLY MERCY KILLER BOURBON BARREL AGED IMPERIAL STOUT
Spirited oak-aged stout let smoked bourbon vanilla soak up dark chocolate syruping for oncoming brandy, port, sherry and whiskey tones. In the midst, dried cherry, stewed prune and fig illusions gather. Just not as bold or robust at the finish.
