Firestone Walker - Velvet Merkin 2017 355ml

"Since founding our brewery in 1996, we have specialized in the rare art of fermenting beer in oak barrels. In the Fall of 2006, we embarked on a program to barrel age a series of vintage strong ales. that would later be used as components of a blended beer. That blend would become our first Anniversary Ale, "10".

After the release of "10", we released limited amounts of the component beers on draft only. Many of these beers gained a cult following that craft beer fans raved about and begged for us to put in bottle. Velvet Merkin was one of these beers.
Velvet Merkin is the beer that almost wasn't; at least in name... After all, it's not our style to conceive monikers that are confounding, scandalous or comical. But in this instance, we inadvertently achieved all three with "Velvet Merkin."

Once in the glass, however, Velvet Merkin is dead This decadent oatmeal stout holds your nose hostage with chocolate and vanilla-bourbon aromas. Rich flavors of dark chocolate truffle, Bourbon and espresso ultimately yield a beer that is dangerously smooth and incredibly drinkable.

Cellar in a cool-dark place between 45°F-55°F." - Firestone Walker

Style / Variety: Barrel Aged Oatmeal Stout
Region: Paso Robles, CA, USA
ABV: 8.5%
Vol: 355ml