Lervig Rackhouse Blue Plate Special Craft Beer 37.5 cl 13.5%

From Lervig's Rackhouse series comes an Imperial Stout that has spent time on bourbon whisky barrels - Blue Plate Special is an intense, dessert-like experience with a clear touch of bourbon.

Expert description of Lervig Rackhouse Blue Plate Special

Blue Plate Special is an Imperial Stout aged on bourbon whisky barrels. This has created a delicious beer with clear notes of vanilla and a twist of bourbon, layered on top of the already full and dark stout base. The Rackhouse series is Lervig's dedicated line for barrel aged craft beer, where the brewery's experimental approach truly gets room to unfold.

At 13.5% ABV, it is a powerful beer offering marked depth and complexity. Best served at 10°C for the best possible flavour experience - a beer built for slow enjoyment in small measures.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Vanilla and bourbon, with a deep, roasted malt background.

Taste

Full and intense with clear vanilla and a twist of bourbon.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering bourbon and vanilla notes.

Specifications

Name: Blue Plate Special
Brewery: Lervig
Country/Region: Stavanger, Norway
Beer Style: Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
ABV: 13.5%
Size: 37.5 CL
EAN: 7072712007311
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 10°C in a small glass, pairs well with dark chocolate or a cigar

Flavour Profile

Bourbon · Vanilla · Full-bodied · Intense

Did You Know?

The Rackhouse name refers to the warehouses ("rackhouses") where bourbon whisky is traditionally matured in the US - a nod to the barrel ageing process Lervig's series is built around.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lervig Rackhouse Blue Plate Special

What does Blue Plate Special taste like?

It tastes of vanilla and bourbon over a full, dark stout base, with a long, warm finish.

Is Blue Plate Special worth it?

Yes, it offers an intense, barrel aged flavour experience from Lervig's experimental Rackhouse series.

What temperature should it be served at?

10°C is ideal for the best possible flavour experience. Choose a wide beer glass to get the most out of the aromas.

What food pairs well with Blue Plate Special?

Dark chocolate or a cigar suit the beer's power and bourbon character.

Where does Lervig come from?

From Stavanger, Norway, a brewery known for experimental and powerful craft beer.

What is the Rackhouse series?

It is Lervig's dedicated line for barrel aged craft beer, named after the warehouses where bourbon whisky is traditionally matured.