A Night To End All Dawns (2013)

2013 A Night To End All Dawns is our 13.0% Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Dark Ale. The beer began life as an Imperial Stout and was transformed into a massive dark ale during 15 months spent in bourbon barrels. The extended aging allowed seasonal temperature fluctuations in the barrels to draw bold flavors from the oak that can only develop with time. The heat of the bourbon gave way to a subtle caramel sweetness, and the bold, sharp edges of the roasted malt mellowed and married with notes of vanilla and oak. Belgian Candi Sugar in the kettle created a layer of dark fruit complexity and an extremely dry finish.