Boann Distillery's whisky barrels meet Irish stout tradition. Spear is heavy, round and almost liqueur-like in its intensity.
Expert description of Lough Gill Spear Barrel Aged Series 2024
Lough Gill Spear Barrel Aged Series 2024 Irish Imperial Oatmeal Stout is a heavy, full-bodied and deeply complex specialty beer, where Irish stout tradition meets the power of whisky barrels from Boann Distillery. It comes in a 33cl can at 13%, giving a warm, round and almost liqueur-like experience.
As an imperial oatmeal stout, it's built on dark malts, roasted character and the soft, creamy mouthfeel that oats provide. The barrel ageing gives clear layers of vanilla, oak, caramel and a mild whisky warmth that ties the beer together elegantly.
Lough Gill is an Irish brewery that has specialised in barrel-aged specialty releases, where local whisky distilleries like Boann contribute used barrels to the brewery's most powerful beers.
Tasting Notes
Aroma
Chocolate, coffee, dark caramel, roasted malt and a light barrel note.
Taste
Dense and silky with deep tones of dark chocolate, toffee, coffee and dried fruit.
Finish
Rounded and warm, where both malt and barrel stand out clearly.
Specifications
Name: Spear
Brewery: Lough Gill
Country/Region: Ireland
Beer style: Irish Imperial Oatmeal Stout
ABV: 13%
Size: 33 CL
Other: Aged on used whisky barrels from Boann Distillery
Serving suggestion: 10-12°C in a wide snifter glass
Flavour Profile
Sweet · Barrel-aged · Roasted · Creamy
Did You Know?
Boann Distillery, whose barrels are used for Spear, is one of the newer Irish whisky distilleries, located by the river Boyne - a collaboration that shows the growing cross-pollination between Irish whisky and craft beer.
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