Basqueland Barrel Works French Oak

This Imperial Stout presents a sophisticated marriage of intense roast and refined wood character derived from twelve months in French oak. Deep notes of espresso and bittersweet chocolate anchor the palate, while the extended maturation introduces nuanced layers of toasted vanilla, subtle cedar, and a structured tannic grip. At ten percent alcohol, a well-integrated warmth emerges alongside dark fruit esters reminiscent of dried figs and plums. The French oak softens the aggressive roast, resulting in a harmonious, velvety experience where the bold bitterness of the base beer finds balance against the elegant, spice-flecked influence of the barrel.