Lervig Rackhouse Vanilla Dream – Barrel Aged Imperial Stout

Lervig Rackhouse Vanilla Dream is an intense and luxurious imperial stout from the brewery’s exclusive Rackhouse series. This barrel aged stout is made for those who love rich dessert beers with deep complexity and silky smooth texture. The combination of dark malt, bourbon vanilla and long barrel aging creates a top-notch beer experience.

Aged for a full 1.5 years in Tennessee whiskey barrels, the stout’s rich malt profile has slowly developed deep notes of caramel, oak and warm spices. After barrel aging, Indonesian vanilla and a touch of vanilla sugar are added for a creamy and aromatic sweetness.

Vanilla Dream is a stout where all elements work together in perfect balance. The dark chocolate from the malt meets sweet vanilla, while the barrel aging adds nuances of bourbon, oak and subtle spices. The result is a rich and elegant stout that almost feels like liquid dessert.

The Rackhouse series represents Lervig’s most ambitious barrel-aged beers. Here the beers are allowed to mature for months or years in carefully selected barrels, adding impressive complexity and depth to each release.

Tasting notes

Aroma: Bourbon vanilla, dark chocolate and toasted oak with a hint of whiskey.

Flavor: Creamy vanilla, dark chocolate and caramel with hints of roasted nuts and warm spices.

Finish: Long and silky with sweet vanilla, oak and a slight whiskey heat.

History of the brewery

Lervig Aktiebryggeri from Stavanger, Norway is known for its innovative and flavorful beers. Over the years, the brewery has gained international recognition for its creative interpretations of classic beer styles.

The Rackhouse series is the brewery’s dedicated program for cask-aged beers. Here, Lervig works with long maturation times and carefully selected casks to create some of Europe’s most complex and sought-after stout experiences.

• Brewery: Lervig Aktiebryggeri
• Series: Rackhouse
• Name: Vanilla Dream
• Type: Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
• Barrel aging: Tennessee whiskey barrels
• Aging: Approx. 1.5 years
• Flavor Profile: Vanilla, dark chocolate, caramel, nuts and oak
• Quantity: 33 cl
• alcohol content: 13.1%