Smoky Mountain Brewery | Barrel Aged Imperial Stout

Congrats to Smoky Mountain on their 20th anniversary! It’s pretty wild to think that these guys have been brewing beer in East Tennessee since 1996. While many of us in the craft beer community sometimes overlook what Smoky Mountain has to offer, that’s changing in a huge way. There are certainly mainstays at Smoky Mountain that we all know. However, these guys are branching out with a monthly brewmaster series that has included big IPAs, wit’s and everything between. We’re also told 2017 is going to bring some changes – stay tuned. In celebration of their 20th anniversary, they’ve pulled out all the stops with an Imperial Stout that they let reside in Heaven Hill barrels for 3 months. This beer can be found in both 16.9oz flip tops and on draft. Let’s check it out.

This imperial stout pours dark, just as it should, with a tan, moderate head that dissipates but is easily agitated. On the nose we find notes of black current, stone fruit and a deep richness. There is also a slight alcoho

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