Nectar Ales Black Xantus

Imperial Stout Firestone Walker Brewing Co. Paso Robles, CA, USA

Description:

Black Xantus is a rare bird and the first new release from Nectar Ales in Years. It is the First ever â€œbig-beerâ€ù to be re- leased under the Nectar Ales line. Barrel aged for 6 months in combination of Bourbon, retired Firestone Union and wine barrels and Infused with fair-trade, organic coffee from local roaster Jobella. Rich bourbon and coffee aromas greet the senses. Complex chocolate and tobacco flavors fill the palate. This beer displays a full-bodied mouth-feel and an overall balanced presentation. It would be a perfect pairing to rich chocolate desserts.

11.0%

ABV
70

IBU
35

SRM

The Full Pint

Overall: A balanced bourbon barrel aged beer. The roast and the booze are in harmony. I know coffee is in this recipe, but I didn’t get much of that. I still very content despite not discovering explicit coffee notes.

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