Matryoshka begins with a decadent imperial stout aged for one year in whiskey and bourbon barrels. During this twelve-month period of confinement, the powerful flavor of the barrel tempers the dessert-like sweetness of the base beer to produce a rich, smooth, flavorful stout that is neither too thick nor too thin. Matryoshka is perfectly, lovingly crafted to fulfill our finest stout dreams. 2023 Matryoshka was aged in Westward & Westland Whiskey Barrels.
MATRYOSHKA 2023 BASE – 12.2%
Appearance: Dark, on the edge of black.
Aroma: Milk chocolate, oak, caramel, and whiskey.
Flavor: Bourbon, caramel, cocoa, and nutty sweetness, perfectly drinkable.
Matryoshka 2023 VARIANTS – 12.2%
Whiskey & Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
w/ Mexican Vanilla Bean
w/ Coconut
w/ Mexican Vanilla Bean & Coconut
w/ Mexican Vanilla Bean, Coconut & Lime Leaf
Brewer's Notes
Smaller and smaller variations will continue to emerge from the mother batch, conditioned on complementary ingredients, creating a family of variants to be released in February 2023.
Hops: Cascade
Malts: GW 2-Row, Briess Black Barley, GM Flaked Oats, Munich, C-40, Gambrinus Honey Malt, Chocolate Malt, Brown Malt, Dark Chocolate, Roasted Barley
Yeast: ESB