shaped by the toasted oak character imparted by the Kentucky bourbon casks

drawing on fruit from their estate vineyards in the acclaimed Stags Leap District

signaling consistent quality across multiple vintages

5% ABV with balanced acidity and layered aromatics

the sherry-influenced sweetness amplifies the cocktail's honey-ginger backbone while adding smoky depth

Surly Cold Smoked Cherry Barrel Aged Darkness 16OZ sherry shaped by the toasted oakSurly Cold Smoked Cherry Barrel Aged Darkness 16OZ is a barrel aged imperial stout brewed with cold smoked cherries and dark cherry puree, bottled at 12% ABV in a 16oz format. This limited variant of Surly's flagship Darkness series earned an 89 on BeerAdvocate and stands apart for the way its smoke and cherry interplay creates something closer to a dense, decadent Luxardo cherry than simple fruit sweetness. Quick Facts: ABV: 12% Origin: Minneapolis,