Lough Gill Spear Barrel Aged Series 2024 Irish Imperial Oatmeal Stout Special Beer Can 330 ml 13%

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Lough Gill Spear

Is Spear worth the money?

Yes. The combination of Irish stout tradition and whisky barrels from Boann Distillery gives a depth that matches far more expensive barrel-aged specialty beers.

What does Spear taste like?

It tastes of dark chocolate, toffee, coffee and dried fruit, with a round, almost liqueur-like body.

What food pairs well with Spear?

Try it with dark chocolate or enjoy it alone as a dessert beer.

What temperature should it be served at?

Serve it at 10-12°C in a wide snifter glass or beer glass.

What is an oatmeal stout?

A stout variant brewed with oats, giving a softer, creamier mouthfeel than a standard stout.

Can Spear be cellared?

Yes, as a barrel-aged imperial stout it can easily be cellared further when stored cool and dark.