Side Project — Derivation TWCP

Détails techniques

Profil de dégustation

A top-tier expression in the Derivation series, TWCP pours pitch black with a deep mahogany crown. The nose unfolds with rich chocolate, plush vanilla, and warm bourbon, layered with oak and gentle barrel spice. On the palate, decadent waves of fudge, maple, and dark fruit meet whispers of coconut and cinnamon, all framed by toasted oak and roasted malt. Extended barrel aging lends remarkable depth and integration, with bourbon heat softened into silken sweetness. The finish is long, luxurious, and contemplative, a benchmark blend showcasing Side Project’s mastery of barrel-aged imperial stout.

Accords avec les aliments

Pair with a flourless dark chocolate torte topped with vanilla bean crème fraîche to mirror the beer’s cocoa and barrel sweetness. Alternatively, serve alongside a wedge of aged blue cheese with toasted pecans and fig jam, where the salty richness contrasts beautifully with the stout’s bourbon warmth and dark fruit depth.

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.