Solera
Lough Gill Brewery in Sligo, Sligo, Ireland 🇮🇪
Stout - Imperial Regular|
Score
7.12
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Solera is our Sherry Brandy Barrel Aged Imperial Stout that we had the honour, the privilege and the luck of being able to age in stunning 500l Spanish Sherry Butts. It comes at 11.9% abv and in the brewery we all had a similar opinion: "this is something different". We could all pick a number of different flavours, among them: warm brandy, touches of vanilla, raisin, prune, some nutty undertones. A real treat for the palate, perfect for after dinner relax and meditation.
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vinivini (12734) reviewed Solera from Lough Gill Brewery 1 month ago
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 7.5
Opaque deep brown to black with a decent tan head. Roasted & toasted, chocolate & coffee, dried fruits, vinous notes, cinnamon & vanilla, tannins, some hop. Warming alcohol. Medium dry. light bitterness. Good.
Theydon_Bois (46224) reviewed Solera from Lough Gill Brewery 1 month ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Can at home, from Craft Central.ie, 25/12/2025.
Black with a khaki cap that thins to a swirl.
Nose is dark malts, raisins, figs, sherry vibes, vinous, toffee, dried fruit esters.
Taste comprises chocolate, stewed fruits, light roast, booze tunes, sherry vibes, raisins, modest brandy schmack.
Medium bodied with bite, fine carbonation, semi drying close with a balanced nip of alcohol.
Sips fine for the ABV if lacking a little depth but good for the price point with a sherry brandy presence.
tricksta_p (13664) reviewed Solera from Lough Gill Brewery 3 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Can from Drankenhandel Leiden. Big sherry barrel with dark malt, oak, some alcohol, red grapes, touch of almond, wood. Moderate sweetness, light alcohol. Above medium body, smooth mouthfeel. Very nice.
EvNa (6056) reviewed Solera from Lough Gill Brewery 3 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
Can. Color: Black, frothy brown head. Aroma: Fruity Sherry, almond, subtle roasted malt. Taste: A little overwhelming Sherry, nicely combined with almond and some roasted malt, coffee and oak wood notes. Medium body, a bit thin bodied. Below average carbonation. Moderate bittetness and moderate to over moderate sweetness. Alcohol is pretty well hidden. Ok overall.
Culchiem (6598) reviewed Solera from Lough Gill Brewery 3 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5
Black with a tan head. Aroma of Sherry barrel. Flavour is warm chocolate malts, fruits on a dry roast base. Lond bitter wood finish.