WeldWerks Brewing ‘Starry Noche’ Barrel Aged Imperial Stout Beer, Colorado

Description

Roasted coconut, dark chocolate, and bourbon-soaked oak rise powerfully from the glass, signaling depth and decadence. WeldWerks Brewing Starry Noche Barrel Aged Imperial Stout Beer is an intensely layered expression built upon the brewerys celebrated Noche stout base, aged for an average of 25 months in a carefully selected range of whiskey and bourbon barrels. Finished with generous additions of toasted coconut and hazelnut, it represents one of WeldWerks most luxurious and meticulously blended creations.

Product Details:

• ABV: 15.6%
  
• IBU: N/A
  
• Barrel Aging: Aged an average of 25 months in a blend of whiskey and bourbon barrels, including Old Weller Antique 107, George Dickel 11 Year Bottled in Bond, Blantons Original Single Barrel 8 Year, Limited Edition Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon 15 Year, Woodford Reserve Masters Collection Chocolate Rye 6 Year, and Old Forester 1910 Double Barrels
  
• Conditioning: Toasted coconut flakes, raw coconut chips, toasted hazelnut
  
• Production Status: No longer produced by the brewery

Sensory Description:

WeldWerks Brewing Starry Noche Barrel Aged Imperial Stout Beer pours deep and opaque with an aromatic wave of toasted coconut, dark chocolate, and bourbon caramel. Extended barrel aging contributes layers of vanilla, oak spice, and subtle whiskey warmth, while the generous coconut additions create a lush tropical sweetness. The palate is full-bodied and decadent, revealing flavors of chocolate truffle, toasted hazelnut, coconut macaroon, and rich roasted malt. Each barrel in the blend contributes its own nuance, from deep caramel and spice to hints of cocoa and charred oak. The finish is long, warming, and indulgent, leaving lingering impressions of coconut, nutty richness, and dark chocolate.

Brewers Background:

WeldWerks Brewing Co., based in Colorado, has established itself as a leader in innovative craft brewing, known for meticulous blending techniques and boundary-pushing stout programs. Their barrel-aged releases, particularly those built on the Noche stout lineage, have earned a devoted following among craft beer enthusiasts. Through patience, experimentation, and technical precision, WeldWerks continues to create beers that combine complexity with bold flavor expression.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit in a snifter or stout glass to concentrate its layered aromatics. Pair with chocolate desserts, toasted coconut cake, hazelnut pastries, or enjoy as a contemplative after-dinner pour. Its richness also complements aged cheeses and roasted nuts.