Side Project DB Artifact Bourbon (2025) Imperial Stout

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

A decadent and warming Imperial Stout matured in two distinct bourbon barrels, layering complexity with every sip. The pour is jet black with a mocha crown, releasing aromas of roasted malt, dark chocolate, and rich bourbon-soaked oak. The palate is lavish and full-bodied, weaving notes of vanilla, toasted walnut, and caramelized sugars through a backbone of cocoa and espresso. Wood vanillins and whiskey heat linger on the finish, balanced by a sweet, viscous malt character. A premium sipping stout designed for slow contemplation, showcasing the depth that double-barrel aging can deliver.

Food Pairing

Pair with a flourless dark chocolate torte or pecan praline cheesecake to mirror the beer’s roasted sweetness and bourbon-vanilla notes. Alternatively, serve alongside a wedge of aged blue cheese with candied walnuts, where the salty funk and nuttiness amplify the stout’s oaky, decadent character beautifully.