White Out Imperial IPA

Huge rich malt notes full of caramel, toast, and dark fruit explode off the aroma and are supported by earthy hop notes and wisps of vanilla and alcohol. It's a brilliantly clear, copper-colored beer with a persistent, rocky, head of beige bubbles. The same assertive caramel, dark fruit, and maillard notes persist in the malt-forward flavor, complemented by a blend of earthy and woody hops, some light citrus and a few vanilla notes. A firm alcohol warming blends with the rich body and medium carbonation for a sweet and complex finish. While the hop-forward aroma and flavor expected in a double IPA have been subdued by the bourbon barrel-aging, a firm bitterness persists -- transforming this Double IPA into an amazingly complex and rewarding brew.