Evil Twin × Side Project — The Great Blend Barrel-Aged Series 55

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

A meticulously assembled collaboration between Evil Twin Brewing NYC and Side Project Brewing, Series 55 layers four distinct barrel-aged imperial stouts into a single, complex whole. Rye whiskey spice from Willett barrels mingles with the soft caramel depth of Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2, while Balcones Blue Corn Whiskey lends a distinctive sweetness and weight. Raw macadamia nuts add a rich, buttery creaminess, and Mexican vanilla rounds the finish with warmth and elegance. Bold, dense, and harmoniously integrated.

Food Pairing

Pair with a rich dark chocolate and sea salt tart, where the bittersweet cocoa echoes the stout’s vanilla and roast depth. Alternatively, serve alongside a board of aged Manchego and candied pecans to complement the beer’s buttery macadamia and whiskey-spiced 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.