Bas-Canada — Complicité – Barreled Souls

Style

Imperial Stout

ABV

11.9%

Origin

USA

Aging

Bourbon barrel 36+ months

Tasting Profile

The nose opens with waves of bittersweet molasses, bourbon-soaked oak, and dark chocolate ganache, underscored by hints of vanilla and toasted coconut. On the palate, this imperial stout delivers luxurious density—sticky toffee, espresso crema, and charred caramel meld with warming alcohol and subtle barrel tannins. The extended aging imparts remarkable complexity, revealing layers of dried fig, leather, and baking spice. The finish is long and contemplative, with lingering dark fruit, cocoa nibs, and a gentle bourbon warmth that refuses to fade.

Food Pairing

Pair with a rich chocolate marquise or bourbon pecan tart to mirror the beer’s decadent sweetness and barrel character. Alternatively, contrast with aged Stilton or Roquefort—the beer’s molasses depth and oak tannins cut through creamy blue cheese while the complementary richness creates an indulgent balance.

About Bas-Canada

Bas-Canada draws its name from the historic Province of Lower Canada, the British colony established in 1791 along the lower Saint Lawrence River and the shores of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. This former territory, which covered the southern portion of present-day Quebec and parts of Labrador until 1809, was created through the Constitutional Act 1791 when the Province of Quebec was partitioned into Lower and Upper Canada. The designation “lower” reflected the region’s geographic position downriver from the St. Lawrence headwaters, distinguishing it from Upper Canada in what is now southern Ontario. The province itself was formed from part of New France, the French colony conquered by Great Britain during the Seven Years’ War that concluded in 1763. Lower Canada existed as a distinct political entity until its abolition in 1841, representing a unique chapter in Canadian history where French colonial heritage met British governance along one of North America’s most significant waterways. This rich historical context provides the foundation for the brewery’s identity and connection to Quebec’s complex colonial past.

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