Side Project — Anabasis Blend 7

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

Blend 7 of Anabasis pours a deep mahogany with aromas of toffee, caramel, and warm bourbon rising from the glass. The palate unfolds in layers: vanilla-soaked oak, dark fruit, fig, and raisin meld with rich English ale warmth from the heritage yeast strain. Premium bourbon barrels from Blanton’s and Weller 12yr lend supple leather, charred oak, and a whisper of coconut, while the American malt backbone delivers chewy caramel sweetness. Extended aging of 17-27 months has rounded every edge, leaving a contemplative, dessert-like sipper of remarkable depth and balance.

Food Pairing

Pair with a wedge of aged English cheddar or Stilton, where salty crystalline funk amplifies the beer’s caramel and dark fruit complexity. Alternatively, serve alongside a sticky toffee pudding or pecan bourbon pie, letting the barrel-derived vanilla and oak tannins echo the dessert’s molasses, brown sugar, and roasted nut character.

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.