Omnipollo Barrel-Aged Lunar Lycan 2024 Imperial Milk Stout

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

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Omnipollo’s Barrel-Aged Lunar Lycan (2024) pours an impenetrable jet black with a thin, dark tan collar that dissipates quickly — characteristic of a high-gravity barrel-aged imperial stout at this weight class. The nose is immediately commanding: waves of oak and bourbon-forward barrel char intertwine with roasted espresso, sweet caramel, and subtle almond marzipan, with a whisper of vanilla rising in the background as the beer opens up in the glass. On the palate, the mouthfeel is remarkably viscous and full-bodied, coating every corner with silky lactose-driven creaminess.

Sweetness is pronounced but kept in check by a welcome seam of roasted bitterness and a charred edge that lends real complexity. Key flavour notes include dark-roast coffee, toasted almonds, bittersweet chocolate, and oak-spiced vanilla. The finish is long, warming, and satisfyingly dry, with the barrel character lingering alongside a soft coffee aftertaste. A collaboration between Swedish visionaries Omnipollo and Tampa’s Angry Chair Brewing, this 14.3% ABV behemoth rewards patience — best served slightly above cellar temperature. Discover the full community ratings on the Untappd page.

Food Pairing

The Omnipollo Barrel-Aged Lunar Lycan 2024 is a superb match for a wedge of aged Comté or a rich cave-ripened Époisses, whose creamy, pungent character stands up to the beer’s barrel intensity. For a dessert pairing, serve alongside a dark chocolate and almond fondant or a marzipan-laced Bakewell tart — the beer’s toasted almond and coffee notes mirror the pastry’s nuttiness with elegant precision.

Omnipollo Barrel-Aged Lunar Lycan (2024)