Imperial Stout

KBS 20 Years: Founders KBS Blueberry

Founders KBS Blueberry is a new fruity addition to the brewery’s famed Kentucky Breakfast Stout lineup, a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout debuting in spring 2023 – celebrating 20 years of KBS.

Infused with fresh Michigan blueberries, this variant adds a Continue Reading →

New Variant: Founders KBS Chocolate Cherry

Founders KBS Chocolate Cherry is a luscious addition to Founders’ Kentucky Breakfast Stout lineup, a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout debuting in fall 2022.

Infused coffee, chocolate, chocolate syrup, cherries and cherry extract – this variant enhances the classic KBS profile Continue Reading →

Hi-Wire Gingerbread 10W-40 Imperial Stout

Hi-Wire Gingerbread 10W-40 drops today, the latest in a creative line of imperial stouts from the Asheville, North Carolina brewery. 

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Ginger. Cinnamon. Vanilla. Lactose.) 
Availability: 16oz Cans. 
Debut: 11/12/21

8% ABV

Terrapin Wake-n-Bake seasonal turns 17

Terrapin Wake-n-Bake, aka W-n-B, is making a seasonal return to the Athens, Georgia based brewery’s seasonal lineup. 

2021 marks the 17th release of Terrapin Wake-n-Bake, an oatmeal stout brewed with a special blend of coffee from Athens local Jittery Joes Coffee.

Black as Continue Reading →

Posted in Founders Brewing, Headlines, New Releases

KBS 20 Years: Founders KBS Blueberry

Founders KBS Blueberry is a new fruity addition to the brewery’s famed Kentucky Breakfast Stout lineup, a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout debuting in spring 2023 – celebrating 20 years of KBS.

Infused with fresh Michigan blueberries, this variant adds a bright, fruity dimension to the classic KBS profile of coffee, dark chocolate, and bourbon. Expect a rich aroma of ripe blueberries and roasted malt, with a full-bodied, velvety mouthfeel and flavors of tart berry, cocoa, and oak and vanilla from the bourbon barrels. A refreshing yet decadent stout for KBS enthusiasts.

READ MORE: FOUNDERS KBS SERIES

It’s time to celebrate two decades of barrel-aging imperial stouts with KBS Blueberry. In honor of the 20th anniversary of KBS, we’ve given this legendary beer a dose of Michigan blueberries. The alluring aroma of dessert draws you in, while layers of vanilla, coffee, chocolate, oak, and bourbon barrel notes become more profound with every sip. A sweet and sophisticated tribute to a world-renowned beer.

Founders KBS Blueberry is available in 12-ounce bottles and draft for a limited time.

Style:  Imperial Stout (w/ Blueberries Coffee. Chocolate. Barrel-Aged. Bourbon)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. Limited Release.

Debut: Spring 2023

12% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Founders Brewing, Headlines, New Releases

New Variant: Founders KBS Chocolate Cherry

Founders KBS Chocolate Cherry is a luscious addition to Founders’ Kentucky Breakfast Stout lineup, a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout debuting in fall 2022.

Infused coffee, chocolate, chocolate syrup, cherries and cherry extract – this variant enhances the classic KBS profile of coffee, dark chocolate, and bourbon with vibrant fruit and decadent cocoa flavors. Expect a bold aroma of ripe cherries and roasted malt, paired with a velvety, full-bodied mouthfeel and notes of oak, vanilla, and subtle bourbon warmth. A delightful balance of sweet and tart for KBS loyal.

Our flagship bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout shows off its more romantic side with KBS Chocolate Cherry! The rich sweetness of chocolate and slight coffee bitterness blend perfectly with the brightness of cherry juice to bring you an alluring sensory experience perfect for cozying up with your sweetie.

Founders KBS Chocolate Cherry is available in 12-ounce bottles and draft for a limited time.

Style: Imperial Stout  (w/ Chocolate. Cherries. Barrel Aged. Bourbon
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. Limited Release.

Debut: Fall 2022

11.6% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Beers, Hi Wire Brewing

Hi-Wire Vietnamese Iced Coffee 10W-40

Hi-Wire Vietnamese Iced Coffee 10W-40

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Hi Wire Brewing, Seasonal Return

Mardi Gras Stout: Hi-Wire King Cake 10W-40 Imperial Stout

Hi-Wire King Cake 10W-40, a Mardi Gras-themed imperial stout returns as February winds down. 

2022 seems to be flying by already. It’s Mardi Gras, Lent starts on Wednesday, and you can almost see summer from here. While Hi-Wire Brewing’s 10W-40 Imperial Stout evolves constantly throughout the year, a few favorites to make seasonal appearances – namely the King Cake 10W-40 Imperial Stout.

Stating the obvious, the imperial stout mimics the famous New Orleans King Cake – basically, a coffee cake blended with a cinnamon roll, covered in Mardi Gras colors. The stout is specifically brewed with lactose, vanilla beans, cinnamon, coffee, and chocolate. 

MORE: HI-WIRE 10W-40 IMPERIAL STOUT SERIES

Hi-Wire King Cake 10W-40 Imperial Stout is available for a limited time in 16-ounce cans and draft. 

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Coffee. Chocolate. Vanilla Beans. Cinnamon. Lactose.)
Availability: 16oz Cans, Draft. Limited Seasonal Release. 

Latest Return: Late February 2022

8% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Hi Wire Brewing, New Releases

Hi-Wire Gingerbread 10W-40 Imperial Stout

Hi-Wire Gingerbread 10W-40 drops today, the latest in a creative line of imperial stouts from the Asheville, North Carolina brewery. 

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Ginger. Cinnamon. Vanilla. Lactose.) 
Availability: 16oz Cans. 
Debut: 11/12/21

8% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Guinness, Don't Miss This, New Releases

Guinness releases barrel-aged Mint Chocolate Stout

Baltimore, Maryland-based Guinness Open Gate Brewery has a new seasonal imperial stout ahead of the holidays – Guinness Mint Chocolate Stout. 

The imperial stout is brewed with dried mint leaves, then conditioned on pure cacao (chocolate), then aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels.

“Chocolate and mint are a classic flavor combination, and the way those flavors interact with the bourbon character leads to something really special. It’s the perfect beer to sip on after a solid meal with family and friends over the holidays,” says Open Gate head brewer Sean Brennan. 

Guinness Mint Chocolate Stout also compliments recently returning Gingerbread Stout, also brewed in the Baltimore brewery. 

Mint Chocolate Stout is available in 11.2-ounce bottles for a limited time. 

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Mint. Chocolate. Barrel Aged. Bourbon.)
Availability: 11.2 oz/4pk Bottles. Limited Release. 
Debut: November 2021 

10.8% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Terrapin Beer Company, Don't Miss This, Seasonal Return

Terrapin Wake-n-Bake seasonal turns 17

Terrapin Wake-n-Bake, aka W-n-B, is making a seasonal return to the Athens, Georgia based brewery’s seasonal lineup. 

2021 marks the 17th release of Terrapin Wake-n-Bake, an oatmeal stout brewed with a special blend of coffee from Athens local Jittery Joes Coffee.

Black as night, this coffee stout is thick, rich and full of real coffee flavor. Brewed with a special blend of beans from all over the world developed and roasted specifically for Terrapin by our friends at Jittery Joe’s Coffee right here in Athens, GA.

In 2014, Terrapin invested in a canning line, and started transitioning their entire lineup from bottles to cans. W-n-B was one of the first seasonals to make the change back in 2016. If you like a bold stout with coffee and hints of creamy chocolate, this seasonal favorite does not disappoint. 

Terrapin Wake-n-Bake is available in 12 ounce cans and draft across the brewery’s distribution network in November 2021. 

Style: Imperial Oatmeal Stout (w/ Coffee)
Hops: Nugget

Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft.
Can Debut: November, 2016
Latest Return: November 2021.

9.4% ABV

PIC: Beer Street Journal

by Reid Ramsay