Fremont - Barrel Aged Dark Star 2024

FORMERLY KNOWN AS KENTUCKY DARK STAR OR KDS IMPERIAL OATMEAL STOUT AGED IN BOURBON BARRELS This year’s release is a blend of 24, 18, 12, and 8-month Bourbon Barrel-Aged Dark Star in 7-12-year old Kentucky bourbon barrels. The roasted and chocolate malts complement the smooth oats to bring you a stout delight wrapped in the gentle embrace of bourbon barrel-aged warmth. A touch of sweetness dances in balance with the hops to finish with a wave, and then she’s gone. Down & Dirty: 2-Row Pale, Roast Barley, Crystal-60, Chocolate, and Carafa-2 malts with Flaked Oats and Columbus, Willamette, and Cascade hops. ABV: 15.3% IBU: 50 Color: Deep black, opaque Aroma: Brown sugar, caramel, chocolate, molasses, and cola, along with other sweet aromatics. Followed by some burnt sugar, whiskey, date & oak. Flavor: Mild sweetness and lightly bitter. Medium body, some warming, no spiciness, some tingling carbonation, no astringency and slightly mouthwatering. Availability: Released on or near October 1st each year, limited Fresh Range: Age this beer, or try one now...go on.