Holy Mountain Midnight Still (2024) Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

Midnight Still 2024 pours pitch black with a dense, mocha-tinged crown, releasing aromas of roasted malt, dark chocolate, and warm bourbon pulled from a curated blend of Kentucky barrels. The palate unfolds with layers of vanilla, toasted oak, and soft caramel, giving way to dark fruit, subtle tobacco, and a whisper of leather. Holy Mountain’s patient barrel program lends remarkable integration, where the spirit’s heat is folded into a velvety, full-bodied frame. The finish is long and warming, balancing roast bitterness with sweet oak and lingering chocolate-bourbon depth that rewards slow, contemplative sipping.

Food Pairing

Pair with a slab of flourless dark chocolate torte or bourbon pecan pie, where bittersweet cocoa and caramelized sugar mirror the beer’s roasted depth. Alternatively, serve alongside a wedge of aged blue cheese such as Rogue River Blue, whose salty, fruity intensity stands up to the stout’s bourbon warmth and lingering oak.

About Holy Mountain Brewing

Holy Mountain Brewing was founded in 2016 in Seattle, Washington, establishing itself as one of the Pacific Northwest’s most distinctive craft breweries. The brewery has built its reputation on an uncompromising approach to beer-making that emphasizes spontaneous fermentation, mixed-culture ales, and carefully aged barrel programs. Holy Mountain’s philosophy centers on patience and traditional European brewing methods, particularly drawing inspiration from Belgian farmhouse traditions and saison styles, while incorporating the innovative spirit of American craft brewing.

The brewery operates from a converted warehouse space where they maintain an extensive barrel-aging program, allowing their beers to develop complex flavor profiles over extended periods. Their portfolio spans elegant saisons, robust barrel-aged stouts, and intricate wild ales that showcase both technical precision and creative ambition. Holy Mountain has garnered significant attention within the craft beer community for producing small-batch releases that demonstrate exceptional balance and depth. Their commitment to quality over quantity, combined with their willingness to experiment with unconventional ingredients and extended aging processes, has positioned them as a sought-after name among discerning beer enthusiasts and collectors throughout the United States and beyond.