Guardian of the State (2021)
AleSmith Brewing Company
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About This Beer
The GABF-winning brewers at AleSmith matured a dark and toasty Imperial Stout base in bourbon and brandy barrels, conditioning it with Vietnamese coffee and vanilla.
Tasting Notes
Each mouthful is like a roasty brownie threaded through with ribbons of vanilla and coffee. Barrel notes complement its mocha tones with a dash of booziness, oaky tannins, and the lightest whisper of char. Fruity hints of cherry and plum come through from the brandy, lasting well into the chocolatey finish.
Roasty
Barrel Aged
Smooth
Fruity
Chocolatey
Balanced
Noteworthy Ingredients
Bourbon Barrels
Coffee
Brandy Barrels
Vanilla
Reviews
4.1
4.25
Roasty, coffee, sweet, thin, brandy.