The Bruery Black Tuesday Blender’s Choice 2024 Imperial Stout

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

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Black Tuesday Blender’s Choice (2024) pours a near-opaque, inky black with dark mahogany hues and a brief, airy tan head that fades swiftly, leaving little lacing but impressive viscous legs along the glass. This is a beer that announces itself before the first sip. On the nose, waves of bourbon-soaked oak, poached fig, molasses, and dark roasted malt intertwine with a generous ribbon of luscious vanilla — the hallmark signature of a carefully curated barrel selection. The Madeira barrel influence adds a vinous, dried stone fruit dimension that lifts the aromatics into remarkably complex territory. On the palate, the mouthfeel is chewy, syrupy, and full-bodied, coating every corner of the mouth in a near-molten richness.

Flavours of bittersweet dark chocolate, toffee, caramel, plum, raisin, and bourbon barrel char build in layers, with the Madeira contribution lending a subtle fortified-wine sweetness that rounds the profile beautifully. Despite the formidable 21.1% ABV, the alcohol is impressively well-integrated — warming rather than harsh. The finish is long, sweet, and barrel-driven, with lingering notes of vanilla and dried fruit. This is an exceptional cellar candidate; patient aging over two to four years will soften any residual heat and deepen the complexity further. Rated 4.5/5 on Untappd. Explore the full community tasting notes at the official Untappd page: https://untappd.com/b/the-bruery-black-tuesday-blender-s-choice-2024/5997265

Food Pairing

The Bruery Black Tuesday Blender’s Choice 2024 demands equally indulgent accompaniments. Pair with a dark Valrhona chocolate fondant with salted caramel — the bittersweet cacao mirrors the stout’s roasted depth while the caramel harmonises with its barrel-driven sweetness. Alternatively, serve alongside an aged Époisses or Comté cheese, whose nutty, funky complexity stands up to the beer’s immense body and vinous Madeira barrel character without being overwhelmed.

The Bruery Black Tuesday Blender’s Choice (2024)