Side Project — Parallels Shared

Détails techniques

Profil de dégustation

Parallels pours pitch-black with a velvety mahogany crown, releasing aromas of bourbon warmth, toasted oak, and lush vanilla bean. The first sip reveals a decadent layering of dark chocolate, fudge, and roasted malt, threaded with caramel sweetness and a whisper of coconut from extended barrel rest. Single-origin vanilla amplifies the richness, lending floral and creamy nuances that meld seamlessly with bourbon-soaked tannins. The body is full and silken, finishing long with oak spice, cocoa nibs, and a gentle barrel heat that lingers gracefully across the palate.

Accords avec les aliments

Pair with a flourless dark chocolate torte topped with vanilla bean cream to mirror the beer’s decadent cocoa and barrel sweetness. Alternatively, serve alongside a wedge of aged blue cheese with toasted pecans and fig jam, where the salty bite and earthy richness complement the bourbon warmth and roasted depth beautifully.

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.