Imperial Salted Caramel Stout

This collab with our friends at Dublin's own Rascals Brewing Co. has been a year in the making, and is rooted in a shared love of bold ideas and rich, character-driven beer.

Rascals found us a very special Irish whiskey cask which had also been used to hold beer for a Dublin brewery, and brought the oak staves all the way to Budapest. After cleaning and trimming, we re-toasted the stave chunks, soaked them again in fresh Irish whiskey, and ran them through a long, gentle maturation on our proprietary wood infusion system to pull every last note from the oak.

To round out the toffee tones and barrel sweetness, we added a touch of Irish sea salt — not just for balance, but to bring out this imp's deep, nutty character.

On the nose, you'll find layers of hazelnut, almond, vanilla, and tonka bean, followed by smooth caramel and cinnamon fudge notes. As the glass warms, a subtly saline, earthy undertone adds even more depth.

The palate is defined by salted caramel and dark chocolate, with roasted hazelnut lingering in the finish. There’s also a touch of coffee and cocoa powder bitterness that rounds it out beautifully. A medium body and mellow acidity bring balance to the high ABV and bold flavors, resulting in a well-structured, energetic sip.