Horus Aged Ales Bird Flies By And You Forget | Russian Imperial Stout

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

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Bird Flies By And You Forget is a Russian Imperial Stout from Horus Aged Ales of Oceanside, California — a brewery celebrated for its obsessive barrel-aging philosophy and extreme patience in the cellar. In the glass, it pours an opaque, pitch-black body of extraordinary density, its viscosity so pronounced that early drinkers have described it as resembling motor oil in the best possible way, with virtually no head retention to speak of, leaving a faint dark ring at the rim. On the nose, the aroma is immediately enveloping: waves of dark bittersweet chocolate, roasted espresso, dried dark fruit, molasses, and a subtle whisper of vanilla and oak drift upward with quiet confidence.

On the palate, the mouthfeel is impossibly full and chewy, coating every surface of the mouth in a dense, syrupy embrace. Sweetness is rich but measured, layered with bittersweet cocoa, roasted malt, and subtle caramel depth. Bitterness is restrained, providing just enough backbone to prevent cloying sweetness. The finish is long, warming, and deeply satisfying, with lingering notes of dark chocolate and roasted grain. Best enjoyed at cellar temperature, this is a beer built for contemplation and, ideally, extended cellaring. See it on Untappd: https://untappd.com/b/horus-aged-ales-bird-flies-by-and-you-forget/6217974

Food Pairing

The horus aged ales bird flies by and you forget pairs magnificently with a wedge of aged Gruyère or a dense dark chocolate fondant — the stout’s roasted bitterness cutting through richness with precision. Equally compelling alongside a slow-braised short rib with bone marrow, where the beer’s syrupy body and molasses depth mirror the unctuousness of the meat, creating an indulgent pairing that showcases the extreme craft behind every Horus release.

Horus Aged Ales Bird Flies By And You Forget