# Robustly Barrel-Aged Imperial Stouts This Beer Has a Complex Character & Unabashedly Strong Flavor By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2022-03-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrel-aged-imperial-stout References: [brewbound](https://www.brewbound.com/news/river-north-brewery-celebrates-10-years-with-triple-barrel-aged-imperial-stout) & [rivernorthbrewery](http://www.rivernorthbrewery.com)  Denver-based [River North Brewery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-imperial-stouts) has long been renowned as a purveyor of spectacularly high-quality stouts, barrel-aged beers and other strong beverages, and the company is well and truly furthering its reputation in this sector with the release of a brand new triple-barrel-aged Imperial stout that walks a spectacular tightrope between perfection and overkill, making it a wonderfully ambitious brew. This particular Imperial stout is aged in two different varieties of [bourbon barrels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-oak-bourbon) before spending some time in Colorado whiskey barrels for months on end, with the end result being a beer that has a marvelously strong, complex and intense flavor, not to mention a high-end ABV of 22.04%. With unabashedly bold presentations of oak, toffee, cocoa and caramel, this Imperial stout will tantalize and interest even the most seasoned of stout enthusiasts. Image Credit: River North Brewery ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Triple-barrel-aged Beers:** The production and marketing of triple-barrel-aged beers will continue to gain interest among beer enthusiasts, offering opportunities for breweries to showcase their creativity and expertise in crafting complex and intense flavor profiles. - **High ABV Beverages:** There is a growing demand for high ABV beverages, providing opportunities for breweries and distilleries to create and market products that cater to discerning customers who seek unique and strong flavors. - **Barrel-aging Techniques:** Advancements in barrel-aging techniques offer opportunities for breweries and distilleries to experiment and innovate with new flavors, textures, and aromas that appeal to a wide range of consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft Beer Industry:** The craft beer industry can capitalize on the growing demand for high-quality and unique beer flavors by experimenting with barrel-aging techniques and producing high ABV beers that cater to the tastes of adventurous consumers. - **Distillery Industry:** Distilleries can diversify their product offerings and tap into the growing interest in barrel-aged beverages by developing and marketing high-quality whiskey and other spirits that have been aged in different types of barrels to create unique flavor profiles. - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry can benefit from offering specialty and exclusive beverage offerings on their menus that feature high-quality, barrel-aged brews and spirits, particularly for establishments that cater to discerning customers who are interested in unique flavor experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Barrel-Aged Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-imperial-stouts.md) - [Bold Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-stout.md) - [Limited-Edition Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackout-stout.md) - [Boozy Barrel-Aged Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrel-aged-ale.md) - [Barrel-Aged Milk Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-milk-stout.md) - [Chocolate-Heavy Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolateheavy-imperial-stout.md) - [Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-barrelaged-stout.md) - [Explosively Strong Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strong-imperial-stouts.md) - [Cocoa-Spiked Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoaspiked-imperial-stout.md)