Bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout with raspberries and Madagascar vanilla beans

Black Tuesday is the perfect canvas for creativity in liquid form. Conner’s Cobbler was inspired by one of our very own’s passion for pastries and baking. A classic raspberry cobbler is, in fact, Conner’s specialty, so of course we named this Black Tuesday variant after him. This delectable imperial stout was aged in bourbon barrels then treated with a heavy dosing of fresh raspberries and Madagascar vanilla beans for a tasty treat, Black Tuesday style.

Tasting Notes:

The simple elegance of Black Tuesday makes it the ideal canvas for adjuncts. The first in this year’s Small-Batch Black Tuesday treatment series, crafted exclusively for our Society members, Conner’s Cobbler was inspired by a friendly debate and a passion for pastries. This raspberry cobbler-inspired iteration of Black Tuesday was treated with loads of fresh raspberries and Madagascar vanilla beans. The nose is unmistakably Black Tuesday, with warming aromas of brown sugar, caramel, figs, and toffee, with a distinct sharpness from the aroma of overly-ripe raspberries. The palate follows suit with bold notes of molasses, chocolate, and licorice, laced with an enhanced sense of vanilla both from the barrel and the addition of Madagascar vanilla beans, finishing with a subtle berry tartness and the taste of fresh, plump raspberries.