Toppling Goliath Kentucky Brunch Brand Stout Double Barrel (2022) Imperial Stout

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

An extraordinarily rare anniversary release from one of America’s most revered craft breweries, this double barrel-aged imperial stout opens with a mocha-hued, slow-building head. The nose is a luxurious cascade of espresso, rich maple syrup, and dark chocolate. On the palate, bourbon-drenched maple candy and chocolate brownie batter unfold with seamless depth, underpinned by roasted coffee and subtle vanilla. The finish is long, warming, and defined by elegant bourbon spice — the culmination of over 28 months of patient, dual-barrel maturation.

Food Pairing

Pair with a dark 70%+ cacao chocolate fondant or a flourless chocolate torte to echo the beer’s brownie batter richness. Alternatively, serve alongside aged Comté or a robust blue cheese such as Roquefort, whose salted, funky depth beautifully counterpoints the maple and bourbon sweetness.

About Toppling Goliath Brewing Company

Toppling Goliath Brewing Company was founded in 2009 in Decorah, Iowa, a small town in the northeastern part of the state. What began as a modest operation has evolved into one of America’s most sought-after craft breweries, earning a cult following among beer enthusiasts worldwide. The brewery has built its reputation on producing exceptionally bold, hop-forward beers with meticulous attention to ingredient quality and brewing precision.

Toppling Goliath is particularly renowned for its India Pale Ales, with their flagship offerings showcasing intensely aromatic hop profiles and complex flavour layering. The brewery’s commitment to small-batch production and limited distribution has only heightened demand for their beers, which often appear on allocation lists and trade highly among collectors. Their brewing philosophy centres on pushing boundaries while maintaining balance and drinkability, even in their most intensely flavoured offerings.

The name itself reflects the David versus Goliath ethos of craft brewing, with a small independent brewery challenging established industry giants through quality and innovation. Their beers consistently rank among the highest-rated in the world, cementing Toppling Goliath’s status as an iconic American craft brewery.