Side Project CWH Parfait Batch 2 2026 Imperial Pastry Stout

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

4.33Untappd

CWH Parfait Batch 2 pours a dense, opaque jet-black with a thin mocha-tinted collar that clings to the glass with minimal dissipation — a visual declaration of everything that follows. The nose is immediately captivating: rich Italian roast espresso leads the charge, interwoven with sweet Madagascar vanilla, a bright citrus lift of candied orange peel, and a deep undercurrent of Willett bourbon oak. On the palate, the mouthfeel is luxuriously thick and viscous, coating every corner of the tongue in a slow, deliberate wave. Sweetness is well-calibrated — present and indulgent without becoming cloying — while the barrel contributes a rounded warmth and gentle boozy depth.

Key flavor notes include dark roasted coffee, bittersweet chocolate, vanilla cream, zesty orange peel, and subtle toasted oak. The finish is long and warming, with the espresso bitterness gracefully cutting through the sweetness and leaving a satisfying, lingering dryness. This is a beer built for contemplative sipping, equally rewarding fresh or with 6–12 months of careful cellaring. Rated 4.33 on Untappd. Full details at https://untappd.com/b/side-project-brewing-cwh-parfait-batch-2/6072058.

Food Pairing

Side Project CWH Parfait Batch 2 is a natural companion to a rich tiramisu — the Italian roast espresso and vanilla in the beer echo the dessert’s layers with compelling synergy. It also pairs beautifully with a dark chocolate and orange ganache tart, where the citrus brightness and bourbon barrel depth of this imperial pastry stout amplify the bittersweet cocoa and candied peel. Serve both pairings at room temperature to fully unlock the beer’s complexity.

Side Project Brewing CWH (Clayton Wine House) Parfait Batch 2 (2026)