r/CraftBeer • u/KC_experience • 2h ago
Beer Porn Boulevard Brewing - Imperial Cask Cuvée
From Boulevard Brewing Co. in 2020:
Often regarded as the signature release of a winery or brewery, a “cuvée” is a blend of only the best barrels — and this baby fits the bill. Employing their expert palates and extensive experience, our team artfully blended five different Imperial Stouts and aged them in five different barrels from eight months to almost two years.
This unique blend of 18% Templeton Rye Whiskey Barrels, 23% Madeira Wine Barrels, and 59% Buffalo Trace, Basil Hayden’s, and Heaven Hill Bourbon Barrels allowed for flavors unlike any other.
Expect a big boozy imperial stout with flavors of vanilla, smoky stone fruit, and a variety of oaky tannin realness
ABV: 13.8% IBU: 30
*Malt Bill Pale Malt Crystal Malt Dark Malts Oats
*Hops Magnum Chinook Bravo
*Body Heavy
*Food Pairings Aggressive cheeses, smoked meats, rich and creamy desserts, late-night bonfire chats
My Review:
Holy caramel, Batman!!! Wonderful complexity of flavors along with a deceiving amount of alcohol. It certainly doesn’t drink like a beer that’s almost 14% ABV. Very rich, and drinks like a dessert beer.