Side Project — Continuance Blend 3

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

Continuance Blend 3 unfolds as a masterful composition of bourbon-soaked threads patiently rested in oak for nearly four years. The pour reveals deep mahogany hues, leading into an aromatic embrace of bourbon, vanilla bean, and toasted oak. On the palate, layers of dark chocolate, rich toffee, and brown sugar interweave with notes of dried raisin, candied fig, and warm caramel. The extended barrel maturation imparts gentle barrel warmth and a luxurious viscosity, while the blender’s hand harmonizes each thread into a complex, contemplative whole. A lingering finish carries oak tannins, dark fruit, and whiskey-soaked sweetness.

Food Pairing

Pair with a slow-roasted bone-in ribeye finished with smoked sea salt and bordelaise, where the beer’s bourbon warmth and caramelized sugars complement deeply seared beef. Alternatively, serve alongside a sticky toffee pudding or aged Stilton with candied walnuts, allowing the barleywine’s raisin, vanilla, and oak character to mirror the dessert’s richness 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.