La Pirata / Atelier der Braukünste Gagat Port BA

This Imperial Stout, a collaboration between La Pirata and Atelier Vrai, presents a profound sensory journey defined by its extensive aging in Tawny and Ruby Port barrels. The pour is viscous and ink-black, yielding an aroma rich in espresso, bittersweet chocolate, and deep vinous notes of dried figs and raisins. On the palate, the roast intensity is softened by the barrel influence, introducing layers of red fruit, toasted oak, and a subtle nutty oxidation characteristic of the Port wood. A smooth, warming finish balances the firm bitterness, making for a complex, harmonious expression of the style.