Pike Entire Wood-Aged Stout 2009 American Imperial / Double Stout 91 out of 100
Backbone: A blend of Pike XXXXX Extra Stout and Pike Imperial Stout aged for 7 months in Heaven Hill Bourbon Barrels, Pale, Crystal and Roasted Malts, Chinook, Willamette, East Kent Goldings Hops  Black Olive Brine, Burning Wood, Dried Prunes, Sour Dill Pickle  Oak, Kale, Espresso Beans, Kalamata Olive, Lox  $12 | 1x 22oz bottle  Burnt wood for days (seriously, picture a forest fire) and briney acidity dominate the nose and flavor of this special barrel aged ale. Rich, charcoal bitter, a tad sour and packing some heat, there is little, if any sweetness... yet - some sweetness may come with aging. This brew comes wax sealed and really does have the muscle to last for many years. If you are lucky enough to get your hands on a bottle or two, stash one away for at least five or six years and see what happens. | ||||||
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