Fremont Barrel Aged Dark Star 2020 22oz
Formerly known as Kentucky Dark Star or KDS
imperial Oatmeal Stout aged in bourbon barrels
This
year’s release is a blend of 18, 12, and 8-month Bourbon Barrel-Aged
Dark Star in 12-year old Kentucky bourbon barrels. The roasted and
chocolate malts complement the smooth oats to bring you a stout delight
wrapped in the gentle embrace of bourbon barrel-aged warmth. A touch of
sweetness dances in balance with the hops to finish with a wave, and
then she’s gone.
Down & Dirty: 2-Row Pale,
Roast Barley, Crystal-60, Chocolate, and Carafa-2 malts with Flaked Oats
and Magnum, Willamette, and Cascade hops.
ABV: 14.0% IBU: 50
Color: Deep black
Aroma: Coffee, chocolate, licorice
Flavor: Bourbon, roasted malts, caramel
Availability: Released on or near October 1st each year, limited
Fresh Range: Age this beer, please! But try one now...go on.
Awards:
2017 WA Beer Awards, Wood & Barrel-Aged Strong Beer – Silver
2017 North American Beer Awards, Barrel-Aged Strong Beer – Silver
2016 Brussels Beer Challenge, Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer – Gold
2015 Sip Northwest, Best Barrel-Aged – 3rd Place
2015 WA Beer Awards, Wood & Barrel-Aged Strong Beers – Bronze
2014 Rate Beer – Best Beer in Washington
2014 Great American Beer Festival, Wood & Barrel-Aged Strong Stout – Silver
2014 Sip North West, Best of the North West, Best Barrel-Aged – Champion (Gold)
Formerly known as Kentucky Dark Star or KDS
imperial Oatmeal Stout aged in bourbon barrels
This
year’s release is a blend of 18, 12, and 8-month Bourbon Barrel-Aged
Dark Star in 12-year old Kentucky bourbon barrels. The roasted and
chocolate malts complement the smooth oats to bring you a stout delight
wrapped in the gentle embrace of bourbon barrel-aged warmth. A touch of
sweetness dances in balance with the hops to finish with a wave, and
then she’s gone.
Down & Dirty: 2-Row Pale,
Roast Barley, Crystal-60, Chocolate, and Carafa-2 malts with Flaked Oats
and Magnum, Willamette, and Cascade hops.
ABV: 14.0% IBU: 50
Color: Deep black
Aroma: Coffee, chocolate, licorice
Flavor: Bourbon, roasted malts, caramel
Availability: Released on or near October 1st each year, limited
Fresh Range: Age this beer, please! But try one now...go on.
Awards:
2017 WA Beer Awards, Wood & Barrel-Aged Strong Beer – Silver
2017 North American Beer Awards, Barrel-Aged Strong Beer – Silver
2016 Brussels Beer Challenge, Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer – Gold
2015 Sip Northwest, Best Barrel-Aged – 3rd Place
2015 WA Beer Awards, Wood & Barrel-Aged Strong Beers – Bronze
2014 Rate Beer – Best Beer in Washington
2014 Great American Beer Festival, Wood & Barrel-Aged Strong Stout – Silver
2014 Sip North West, Best of the North West, Best Barrel-Aged – Champion (Gold)