Sound Cycle Vol. 1
Side Project Brewing in Maplewood, Missouri, United States 🇺🇸
Collab with: Private Press BrewingStout - Imperial Special
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7.22
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Sound Cycle Vol. 1 - A collaboration with Private Press.
Imperial stout aged in bourbon barrels.
Sound Cycle Vol. 1 is a pure blend of bourbon barrel-aged stouts from a recipe we wrote together in 2022, which Brad and I blended when he was in town recently. Showcasing the recipe, the Willett and 1792 barrels, and the 26 months in oak, we wanted to show you what we created without any adjuncts first.
Imperial stout aged in bourbon barrels.
Sound Cycle Vol. 1 is a pure blend of bourbon barrel-aged stouts from a recipe we wrote together in 2022, which Brad and I blended when he was in town recently. Showcasing the recipe, the Willett and 1792 barrels, and the 26 months in oak, we wanted to show you what we created without any adjuncts first.
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8.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 9
375mL bottle drunk 4/9/26.
God damn. Haven't been to Side Project all of 2025 or 2026 so far. I like to put some age on my bottles and these are from the end of 2024 which is generally the earliest I like to open them, if I can (12-18 months). This smells sooooo, sooo good. I have missed their stouts! So much beautiful Willett and here rounded by the 1792 character that seems to add a bit more sweetness and approachability. Deep, dense, fudge-laden malts but not too sweet, and there's no alcohol to be found. Spicy Willett and its elegant, antique character for days....
Huge spice up front with black cherry, light oxidation and significant char. Rich and malty, of course, but not syrupy, though very thick. Not too sweet and it actually takes quite a bit of this dense malt character to balance the barrel in all of its immense glory. Black pepper, char and softer cherry notes on the finish with hints of vanilla and semi-sweet chocolate. Never sweet at any point here, though always malty. Actually missing a bit of the sweet syrupiness that I've come to expect from a lot of their stouts. But it's a masterpiece nonetheless. Mastery of barrel expression at its finest.
God damn. Haven't been to Side Project all of 2025 or 2026 so far. I like to put some age on my bottles and these are from the end of 2024 which is generally the earliest I like to open them, if I can (12-18 months). This smells sooooo, sooo good. I have missed their stouts! So much beautiful Willett and here rounded by the 1792 character that seems to add a bit more sweetness and approachability. Deep, dense, fudge-laden malts but not too sweet, and there's no alcohol to be found. Spicy Willett and its elegant, antique character for days....
Huge spice up front with black cherry, light oxidation and significant char. Rich and malty, of course, but not syrupy, though very thick. Not too sweet and it actually takes quite a bit of this dense malt character to balance the barrel in all of its immense glory. Black pepper, char and softer cherry notes on the finish with hints of vanilla and semi-sweet chocolate. Never sweet at any point here, though always malty. Actually missing a bit of the sweet syrupiness that I've come to expect from a lot of their stouts. But it's a masterpiece nonetheless. Mastery of barrel expression at its finest.
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from Bottle
at
Side Project Brewing
on 10 Apr 2026
at 03:37