Side Project — Derivation 20

Détails techniques

Profil de dégustation

Derivation 20 pours pitch-black with a deep mahogany crown, releasing a layered bouquet of rich chocolate, vanilla bean, and warm bourbon. The palate unfolds with decadent roasted malt, dark fruit, and oak-driven barrel spice, framed by whispers of coconut and cinnamon. Cory King’s masterful blending shines through, with each component barrel contributing depth and nuance: bourbon-soaked sweetness, charred oak tannins, and a long, velvety finish carrying notes of fudge, toffee, and lingering vanilla. A meticulously crafted, no-compromise expression of the flagship Derivation series.

Accords avec les aliments

Pair with a rich flourless chocolate torte topped with bourbon-vanilla crème fraîche, allowing the dessert’s bittersweet depth to mirror the stout’s roasted complexity. Alternatively, serve alongside a wedge of aged blue cheese with candied pecans and dark fig jam, where salty pungency and caramelized sweetness complement the beer’s barrel-driven richness.

About Side Project Brewing

Side Project Brewing was founded in 2013 in Maplewood, Missouri, as an ambitious extension of Perennial Artisan Ales. Created by brewmaster Cory King, the brewery was conceived as a no-compromise venture dedicated to producing extremely limited quantities of experimental and barrel-aged beers. Side Project operates with a singular philosophy: to push the boundaries of brewing without regard to commercial constraints or production schedules, releasing beers only when they reach optimal maturity and quality.

The brewery has earned international recognition for its exceptional barrel-aged stouts, wild ales, and fruited sour beers, with many releases becoming highly sought after by collectors worldwide. Side Project’s meticulous approach involves extensive barrel aging programs, often utilizing premium wine and spirit barrels, and incorporating unique ingredients to create complex, nuanced flavor profiles. Their small-batch production model and unwavering commitment to quality over quantity have established them as one of the most respected names in American craft brewing. The brewery’s reputation is built on consistently delivering beers of extraordinary depth and character, making their limited releases among the most anticipated in the global beer community.