Enchiridion (Batch 2)
Pure Project
- From:
- Pure Project
- California, United States
- Style:
- American Imperial Stout
- ABV:
- 14.3%
- Score:
- +6 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 4.5 | pDev: 2.44%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 05, 2026
- Added:
- Jan 08, 2023
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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The second batch of Enchiridion, our blend of single, double, and triple bourbon barrel-aged stouts, is here… and it was well worth the wait. Inspired by the process of making Lief, our Méthode Traditionelle – 3 year blend, Enchiridion is similarly a blend of one-, two-, and three-year old beer. We wanted to try this blending process with a stout, but introduce something different along the way. Each year, the stouts that make up Enchiridion are placed into a new barrel for maximum barrel impact: tannin, bourbon character, and long-term mellowing of the stout. The single barrel portion was aged in 4-year-old Breckenridge; the double barrel was aged in Breckenridge, then 10-year-old Widow Jane barrels; and the triple barrel was aged in Breckenridge, then Blanton’s Mash #2, then Widow Jane. Altogether, character from six bourbon barrels went into this unique stout. A celebration of long-awaited bourbon complexity arises with aromas of crème brûlée, lightly toasted oak, and wildflower honey, while flavors of caramelized fig, melted milk chocolate, and cinnamon bark delight the taste buds.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by BucannonXC5 from California
4.62/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
4.62/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Type: 5-oz. draft
Reviewed as: American Double / Imperial Stout
Glass: Pure Project taster glass
Price: $9.25
From: Pure Project (Balboa Park) in San Diego, Calif.
Purchased: Jan. 7, 2023
Consumed: Jan. 7, 2023
Misc.: Quick review
Finished a fun-filled day at North Park and Pure Project with this beer. Had it last month, giving it a 4.75 on Untappd on Dec. 27, 2022 and writing “Wanted to do a full review of this but time is short. May drop then but this is great.” Gave the first batch a 4.67 on Dec. 10, 2021. This one was labeled as “The second batch of Enchiridion, our blend of single, double, and triple bourbon barrel-aged stouts, is here… and it was well worth the wait. Inspired by the process of making Lief, our Méthode Traditionelle – 3 year blend, Enchiridion is similarly a blend of one-, two-, and three-year old beer. We wanted to try this blending process with a stout, but introduce something different along the way. Each year, the stouts that make up Enchiridion are placed into a new barrel for maximum barrel impact: tannin, bourbon character, and long-term mellowing of the stout. The single barrel portion was aged in 4-year-old Breckenridge; the double barrel was aged in Breckenridge, then 10-year-old Widow Jane barrels; and the triple barrel was aged in Breckenridge, then Blanton’s Mash #2, then Widow Jane. Altogether, character from six bourbon barrels went into this unique stout. A celebration of long-awaited bourbon complexity arises with aromas of crème brûlée, lightly toasted oak, and wildflower honey, while flavors of caramelized fig, melted milk chocolate, and cinnamon bark delight the taste buds.”
Poured a pitch-black color with 1-to-2 fingers of khaki-tan frothy head when I got it. Could see a few bubbles creeping up along the sides of the glass. Very good lacing. Very good retention. (Sight - 4.00)
Smelled dark fruit, smooth bourbon, plum, black cherry, milk chocolate, chocolate syrup, toasted oak, honey, vanilla and brown sugar. (Smell - 4.50)
Tasted even better. So smooth for 14.3 pct. ABV. In order got caramel, toffee, smooth bourbon, plum, black cherry, milk chocolate syrup, toasted oak, brown sugar, cinnamon, honey and vanilla. (Taste - 4.75)
Full body. Sticky texture. Average carbonation. Long, smooth finish. (Feel - 5.00)
Damn, this was world-class. So damn good. (Overall - 4.50)
4.62 | 100 | A+
May 05, 2026Reviewed as: American Double / Imperial Stout
Glass: Pure Project taster glass
Price: $9.25
From: Pure Project (Balboa Park) in San Diego, Calif.
Purchased: Jan. 7, 2023
Consumed: Jan. 7, 2023
Misc.: Quick review
Finished a fun-filled day at North Park and Pure Project with this beer. Had it last month, giving it a 4.75 on Untappd on Dec. 27, 2022 and writing “Wanted to do a full review of this but time is short. May drop then but this is great.” Gave the first batch a 4.67 on Dec. 10, 2021. This one was labeled as “The second batch of Enchiridion, our blend of single, double, and triple bourbon barrel-aged stouts, is here… and it was well worth the wait. Inspired by the process of making Lief, our Méthode Traditionelle – 3 year blend, Enchiridion is similarly a blend of one-, two-, and three-year old beer. We wanted to try this blending process with a stout, but introduce something different along the way. Each year, the stouts that make up Enchiridion are placed into a new barrel for maximum barrel impact: tannin, bourbon character, and long-term mellowing of the stout. The single barrel portion was aged in 4-year-old Breckenridge; the double barrel was aged in Breckenridge, then 10-year-old Widow Jane barrels; and the triple barrel was aged in Breckenridge, then Blanton’s Mash #2, then Widow Jane. Altogether, character from six bourbon barrels went into this unique stout. A celebration of long-awaited bourbon complexity arises with aromas of crème brûlée, lightly toasted oak, and wildflower honey, while flavors of caramelized fig, melted milk chocolate, and cinnamon bark delight the taste buds.”
Poured a pitch-black color with 1-to-2 fingers of khaki-tan frothy head when I got it. Could see a few bubbles creeping up along the sides of the glass. Very good lacing. Very good retention. (Sight - 4.00)
Smelled dark fruit, smooth bourbon, plum, black cherry, milk chocolate, chocolate syrup, toasted oak, honey, vanilla and brown sugar. (Smell - 4.50)
Tasted even better. So smooth for 14.3 pct. ABV. In order got caramel, toffee, smooth bourbon, plum, black cherry, milk chocolate syrup, toasted oak, brown sugar, cinnamon, honey and vanilla. (Taste - 4.75)
Full body. Sticky texture. Average carbonation. Long, smooth finish. (Feel - 5.00)
Damn, this was world-class. So damn good. (Overall - 4.50)
4.62 | 100 | A+
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