Barrelborn
Birrificio Ritual Lab

 

This is an Imperial Stout matured for 24 months in Cognac and Bourbon barrels, selected by the Moksa team, who worked directly in Rome to bring this collaborative beer to life.
33cl bottle, Batch: L110A - the first to be bottled; Best before 2035; €14 (directly from Birrificio Ritual Lab).
Upon pouring, hints of bourbon, wood, cocoa, and a captivating alcoholic (not alcoholic) note of Cognac.
Zero head, black color with dark brown highlights.
Incredibly balanced on the palate, with a full body that's not overly oily or mellow, the drink flows (even at a still-chill temperature) with a quick, sweet note of vanilla and dark chocolate, then fades into woody notes, slightly drying on the tongue, and finishes with an alcoholic note of fruit in spirits, which warms the mouth and gives fullness to the drink only at the finish, remaining "perfumed," never alcoholic, leaving room for a second sip.
On the palate, notes of bourbon barrel wood remain, without any underlying overpowering flavor.
A beer whose strength lies in its drinkability, maintained in a remarkable balance for an Imperial Stout of this structure.
Excellent work on the barrels, a complex flavor spectrum that dissolves quickly in the mouth.