You know you’ve found an exceptional brew when the discerning palates at Hop Culture give it a prominent spot on their 21 Best Stouts to Drink for International Stout Day.

But what really sets 8 Year apart as truly Stoutstanding?

For their 8th anniversary beer, the Cycle crew gathered the crème de la crème of barrels — Heaven Hill, Maker’s Mark, and Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection: Chocolate Malted Rye! Then, they blended Stouts after aging them one, two, and three years.

Each full-bodied quaff carries immeasurable depth — decadent dark chocolate swirled with whiskey vanilla, golden caramel, and rich oaky char. Extended barrel aging has only deepened the cocoa and oak notes.

And Cycle needs no introduction to Stout fans: this is one of Thrillist’s Best Breweries in Florida and a member of Gear Patrol’s Top 25 Breweries in America, known for their barrel-aged dark beers.

We have fewer than 40 cases of this exceptional, one-time release. Whether you save it in the cellar until next International Stout Day, share it with a fellow Stout lover, or enjoy some big barrel-aged bliss ASAP is completely up to you!

Rated 4.34 on Untappd!