The Bruery So Happens It’s Tuesday 2022

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

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The Bruery So Happens It’s Tuesday (2022) pours a deep, opaque black into the glass, crowned by a thin tan head that swiftly resolves to a persistent collar, leaving faint spotty lacing on the walls of a wide-bowled snifter. On the nose, the bourbon barrel influence announces itself immediately — waves of dark chocolate, vanilla bean, roasted malt, leather, and dried stone fruit layer upon one another in a luxuriously complex aromatic portrait. The palate is met with a medium-to-full body and deliberately low carbonation that allows every nuance to unfold slowly: moderately sweet with a rich roasted malt backbone, notes of cocoa, oak-driven vanilla, dark cherry, and a warming bourbon presence that builds through the mid-palate.

The bitterness is pleasant and well-integrated, keeping the sweetness honest without tipping into cloying territory. The finish is long, gently warming, and faintly drying — a hallmark of extended bourbon barrel conditioning at 15.3% ABV. Though enjoyable fresh, this 2022 vintage rewards cellaring, softening its barrel heat over time and allowing the deeper fruit and chocolate notes to fully emerge. Rated 4.2/5 on Untappd, it is a landmark release from one of California’s most respected imperial stout specialists. More details and check-ins at https://untappd.com/b/the-bruery-so-happens-it-s-tuesday-2022/5051152.

Food Pairing

The Bruery So Happens It’s Tuesday 2022 finds its finest match alongside a dark chocolate and salted caramel tart, where the beer’s vanilla-oak character and roasted malt sweetness echo the dessert’s bittersweet depth. For a savory contrast, pair it with a slow-smoked beef brisket — the bruery so happens tuesday barrel warmth cuts through the rendered fat beautifully, amplifying the umami richness of the meat.

The Bruery So Happens It’s Tuesday (2022)