Blackout Brewing Death By Astonishment Cream Sherry BA Imperial Stout Beer Specialty Beer 33 cl 12%

The name is both a warning and a promise - Death By Astonishment is Blackout Brewing's take on where vinous elegance meets raw stout power.

Expert description of Blackout Brewing Death By Astonishment Cream Sherry BA Imperial Stout

Death By Astonishment is an intense and deeply complex Imperial Stout at 12% from the Romanian brewery Blackout Brewing, where the heavy malt profile meets sweet, wine-like nuances from ageing on cream sherry barrels. The beer appears almost black in the glass with a dense, oily structure that visually signals its power and depth already.

The aroma offers dark chocolate, roasted malts and burnt sugar, followed by the sherry's characteristic notes of raisins, figs and caramelised fruit. There's also a mild acidity and a wine-like warmth that gives the aroma an elegant complexity. The flavour is full-bodied, creamy and silky - the dark malts deliver cocoa, espresso and molasses, while the sherry barrels add layers of dried fruit, vanilla and a light oxidative sweetness.

The finish is long and lingering with notes of chocolate, oak and a soft, fruity sweetness from the sherry. Death By Astonishment is made for stout drinkers seeking a deep, dessert-like and barrel-aged experience with both power and finesse.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Dark chocolate, roasted malts, raisins, figs and caramelised fruit.

Taste

Cocoa, espresso and molasses, carried by dried fruit and vanilla from the sherry barrels.

Finish

Long and softly fruity with chocolate and oak.

Specifications

Name: Death By Astonishment
Brewery: Blackout Brewing
Country/Region: Romania
Beer Style: Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
ABV: 12%
Size: 33 CL
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, hops, yeast
Allergens: Contains barley malt
Serving Suggestion: Enjoy at 12-14°C in a snifter glass, ideally as a slow finish to a meal

Flavour Profile

Wine-like · Barrel-aged · Fruity · Creamy

Did You Know?

Cream sherry barrels are rarer to see in the stout world than bourbon barrels, and they add exactly the oxidative, fruity depth that sets Death By Astonishment apart from a classic bourbon-aged stout.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Blackout Brewing Death By Astonishment Cream Sherry BA Imperial Stout

What does Death By Astonishment taste like?

It tastes of cocoa, espresso and molasses with layers of dried fruit and vanilla from the sherry ageing.

Is Death By Astonishment worth it?

Yes, the combination of heavy stout and rare sherry barrel ageing makes it a unique experience for enthusiasts who've tried most things.

How strong is Death By Astonishment?

At 12% alcohol it's powerful and should be enjoyed slowly over time.

How should Death By Astonishment be served?

Best at 12-14°C in a snifter glass, where the wine-like and fruity aromas can unfold.

What food pairs well with Death By Astonishment?

It works great to close out a meal, either alone or with dark chocolate.

Where does Blackout Brewing come from?

From Cluj-Napoca, Romania, a brewery known for uncompromising, barrel-aged Imperial Stouts.