No question about it, 2021 was a very dark year – personally and globally, and that shows in the selection. Two hefty and pitch-black imperial stouts take the top positions both domestically and overall.
Goose Island’s Bourbon County Brand Stout has long been a bucket list beer, and when Beer Republic advertised its availability, picked up the vintages that were available. And it lived up to the hefty expectations. Rampant bourbon, but far less booziness than expected of a beer closing in on 15 ABV.
Domestically the podium position went to an old comrade in new clothing. Hiisi’s Ikiiurso Islay Barrel Aged ticks all the boxes. Dry and smoky, black and imposing. Just the thing to cap off a miserable November day.
FI: Koronavuosi 2021 valitutti vain ja ainoastaan pikimustaa.
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