Maman from Perennial Artisan Ales is a high-intensity barrel-aged imperial stout known for its exceptionally deep flavor profile and thick, almost syrup-like texture. The beer ages in bourbon barrels, which impart pronounced notes of vanilla, caramel, and bourbon that blend with dark chocolate and dried fruit.
With an alcohol content typically around 13-14%, it maintains a surprisingly soft and rounded character despite its strength. The aroma reveals rich chocolate dessert tones, while the taste opens in layers reminiscent of chocolate cake, bourbon warmth, and subtle hints of raisins and dark fruit.
The mouthfeel is silky, full, and viscous, with a long finish that combines sweetness, gentle alcohol heat, and the woody accents from the barrels. Maman is one of Perennial Artisan Ales’ rarest and most highly regarded releases, often considered a benchmark example of the barrel-aged imperial stout style.
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Perennial Artisan Ales is an American craft brewery founded in 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri, renowned for creating complex beers focused on balance, aroma, and experimental styles. Their philosophy blends traditional European brewing techniques with modern American innovation, using carefully selected local and seasonal ingredients.
They are particularly recognized for their imperial stouts, Belgian-style ales, and saisons, many of which are aged in bourbon, wine, or rum barrels to achieve greater depth and complexity of flavor. Their beers are often rich, creamy, and multilayered, inviting slow and mindful enjoyment.
Today, Perennial Artisan Ales stands as one of the key representatives of the American craft beer scene, celebrated for its artistic approach to brewing and its respect for tradition combined with a spirit of innovation.
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