Solera
Lough Gill Brewery in Sligo, Sligo, Ireland 🇮🇪
Stout - Imperial Regular|
Score
7.36
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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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Biruski (5052) reviewed Solera from Lough Gill Brewery 1 month ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Black with a medium tan head. Roasty malts, chocolate syrup, wood, toffee, sherry, dark ripe fruits. Full bodied. Finish has some booze over a tangy fruity note with some wood. Could be a bit more smoothed out. As the booze gives it a sharp edge that detracts some, but otherwise a nice beer.
graaltapje (185) ticked Solera from Lough Gill Brewery 1 month ago
madmitch76 (40782) reviewed Solera from Lough Gill Brewery 2 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 8
4th February 2026
Can. Near opaque dark brown beer, small bubbly tan head. Airy palate, smooth and semi dry, reasonable fine carbonation, fine for the style. Airy dark malts, a little dark malt cream, touch of darkish chocolate. Obvious brandy vibes, light and a little ripe fruity, doesn't have the sumptuous richness of the best brandy but, does have the rich very ripe fruitiness of decent sherry. Touches of esters and alcohol spice. Different and pretty drinkable.
BeardedAvenger (9338) reviewed Solera from Lough Gill Brewery 2 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Panda from Colin. Cheers. Dark and glossy brown. Foamy dark beige head. Aroma has sherry booziness with soft berries over creamy coffee and nuts. Flavourwise there's initial sweetness - cream liqour - with a berry sherry edge. Molasses. Fruit cake. A boozy nip. Medium bodied. Creamy. Average-fizzy carbonation. Long astringent finish. Yep.
vinivini (12875) reviewed Solera from Lough Gill Brewery 3 months 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 (46756) reviewed Solera from Lough Gill Brewery 3 months 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 (13806) reviewed Solera from Lough Gill Brewery 5 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 (6176) reviewed Solera from Lough Gill Brewery 5 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 (6642) reviewed Solera from Lough Gill Brewery 5 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.