Critters went Berserk - Imperial Stout

Beer style: Russian Imperial Stout with Brettanomyces

Critters Went Berserk is an outstanding barrel-aged Imperial Stout that impresses with its intense aromas and depth At 10.0% alcohol, this beer is a real treat for anyone who appreciates strong, full-bodied brews

The aroma palette of this sensual brew is rich and varied: Woody notes, dark fruits, roasted aromas, cocoa and licorice make the senses sit up and take notice The taste is a successful harmony of hot chocolate, freshly brewed coffee, red dried fruit, vanilla, oak and warming hints of bourbon The secret of this complex beer lies in its production The base is a strong Imperial Stout, The base is a strong Imperial Stout, which has been refined by maturing in wooden barrels The specialty beer was aged in the barrels for a whole year During this process, the Imperial Stout was able to deepen its characteristic taste and complement it with the rich aromas of the wooden barrel The fine acidity in the beer is created by using the Brettanomyces yeast strain, which gives the stout an additional dimension

We assume that the freaky creatures in the title refer to this particular yeast fungus The exotic culture is simply called Brett in brewing jargon and occurs naturally on the skin of fruit In the case of Critters Went Berserk, the yeast has been used in generous quantities and allowed to run wild