Dekadent Reality
Galway Bay Brewery in Oranmore, County Galway, Ireland 🇮🇪
Collab with: PühastePorter - Imperial Baltic Special Out of Production
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Score
7.22
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Brewed in autumn 2023 with our friends from @puhastebeer , we created Tharapita, our first Imperial Baltic Porter. A small portion was then aged for 19 months in bourbon barrels, resulting in Dekadent Reality, a bold and decadent 12% ABV release that really exceeded all our expectations of what Baltic porter could be. The rollercoaster that this beer has been is something to celebrate. It's been one of the most satisfying dark beers we've made to date.
Expect waves of coconut and vanilla from the barrels, layered with chocolate, date syrup, and raisin richness. Brewed with German malts and lager yeast, this is one of the most exciting barrel aged beers we’ve ever released ???
Dekadent Reality celebrates the bond between Galway and Tartu, two opposite sides of Europe but with a surprising amount of connections. Uniting craft, culture, and collaboration. Very limited. Don’t miss it ??
Expect waves of coconut and vanilla from the barrels, layered with chocolate, date syrup, and raisin richness. Brewed with German malts and lager yeast, this is one of the most exciting barrel aged beers we’ve ever released ???
Dekadent Reality celebrates the bond between Galway and Tartu, two opposite sides of Europe but with a surprising amount of connections. Uniting craft, culture, and collaboration. Very limited. Don’t miss it ??
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8.8/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 9
Overall 9
Bottle. Color: Black, very thin brown head. Aroma: Bourbon, roasted malt. Taste: Very dense mouthfeel, viscuous, Bourbon, roasted malt, dark chocolate, some fruity dates and raisins and licorice. Full body, below average carbonation. Boozy notes. Hints of coffee. Sticky mouthfeel. Some hoppy bitterness. Medium sweet, over moderate bitterness. Nice slow sipper.
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on 15 May 2026
at 20:28