Black Sheep Brewery has wrapped up its 30th anniversary celebrations this month by launching a limited-edition, imperial stout Thirty.
Thirty is an indulgent, gingerbread-infused imperial stout, coming in at 9% ABV. Built on dark, roasted malts, Thirty has been delicately hopped with classic English Fuggles, Progress, Challenger, and Goldings for a resinous, earthy hop character.
The beer was then aged in rum and bourbon barrels for seven months before the introduction of gingerbread flavours, bringing gentle heat and spiced sweetness. The extended barrel-ageing introduces complex yeast characteristics, with bright acidic cherry and cola flavours, along with a delightful oaky vanilla finish.
The brewery has celebrated its 30th anniversary in a number of unique ways, including selling pints of its acclaimed Best Bitter at its 1992 price on Yorkshire Day.
It invited beer lovers far and wide to come along to its Big Birthday Bash in October, toasting the anniversary with a selection of beers, street food, and entertainment at the brewery, alongside founder and the original ‘black sheep’, Paul Theakston.
The stout marks the end of the anniversary celebrations and is the final gift to Black Sheep drinkers for 2022.
“We’re delighted to offer beer lovers one final brew to toast the end of the 30th anniversary celebrations,” said chief executive, Charlene Lyons.
“Our brewers have pulled together something incredibly special and unique with Thirty. It’s incredibly complex and unlike any of our other beers, and is sure to impress any beer lovers out there. It’s a beer to be savoured — perfect to enjoy after your Christmas dinner!”
• Thirty is available in special edition 500ml Vichy bottles for a limited time only. To grab a bottle, click here.
