Bourbon Barrel Aged Dark Star (2024)

Imperial Oatmeal Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels

This year’s release is a blend of 24, 18, 12, and 8-month Bourbon Barrel-Aged Dark Star in 7-12-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 Columbus, Willamette, and Cascade hops.

Color: Deep black, opaque
Aroma: Brown sugar, caramel, chocolate, molasses, and cola, along with other sweet aromatics. Followed by some burnt sugar, whiskey, date & oak.
Flavor: Mild sweetness and lightly bitter. Medium body, some warming, no spiciness, some tingling carbonation, no astringency and slightly mouthwatering.

Availability: Released on or near October 1st each year, limited
Fresh Range: Age this beer, or try one now...go on.
Awards:
2023 World Beer Championships, Barrel Aged Imperial Stout – Platinum
2022 World Beer Championships, Barrel Aged Imperial Stout – Platinum
2021 Japan International Beer Cup, Wood & Barrel-Aged Strong Stout – Silver
2018 WA Beer Awards, Wood & Barrel-Aged Strong Beer – Silver
2017 WA Beer Awards, Wood & Barrel-Aged Strong Beer – Silver
2017 North American Beer Awards, Barrel-Aged Strong Beer – Silver

Formerly Known as Kentucky Dark Star or KDS Show Less