Great Lakes Barrel Aged Blackout Stout - Snobby Beer Reviews

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This is the Snobby Beer review of Barrel Aged Blackout Stout from Great Lakes Brewing Company in Cleveland, Ohio. Blackout Stout is a seasonal release from Great Lakes, and the Barrel Aged version is a brewey only release. This beer was sold in 12 oz. bottles for the first time in 2012. The beer is rich, dark, creamy, and full of wonderful bourbon character.

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From the Great Lakes website:

"Blackout Stout aged in oak bourbon barrels.

ABV: 9.5%
ABW: 7.6%
IBU: 50
Awards
Gold Medal, 2011 World Beer Championships"

The description of Blackout Stout:

"Name Origin: Yes, it's a dark brew. And much like the "Blackout of 2003" that left the northeastern United States in complete darkness, this hearty stout can also give rise to old-fashioned neighborhood get-togethers and down-home fun.

Style Origin: This strong, rich brew originated from recipes that British brewers tailored for the czars and czarinas of the Russian Imperial Court.

Flavor: Hearty malt body and bold hop flavor

Ingredients:

MALT
Harrington 2-Row Base Malt: Allows color and flavor from other specialty malts to come
through; makes for very clean beer
Crystal 77: Contributes to color and adds sweeter aroma and flavor
Black Malt: Provides deep, rich color
Roasted Barley: Adds color and

HOPS

Simcoe: Unique, non-traditional bittering hop; provides high levels of bitterness to counteract beer's heavy malt
Northern Brewer: Traditional bittering hop for English-style ales; very different from Simcoe, but added together to add complexity to the hop profile

Pairs With: Grilled red meats, wild game, caviar and chocolate desserts
Shelf Life: 270 days"

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[drolretfa]

Sounds like a really awesome beer. Great review as always. Cheers!!!

[SnobbyBeer]

@drolretfa Thanks, cheers!

[StumpyJoeJr]

I want to try the regular version but this version sounds awesome as well. I might have to trade for it in the future.

[SnobbyBeer]

@StumpyJoeJr The regular version is really, really good. The barrel aged version goes up to 11