Firestone Walker Parabola 2016

This Russian imperial oatmeal stout is aged for a full year in a blend of bourbon barrels from Elijah Craig, Four Roses, Pappy Van Winkle, Woodford Reserve and Buﬀalo Trace, developing ﬂavors of rich, chewy roasted malts, charred oak and bourbon-y vanilla.

Parabola is a beer of darkness and immensity, a barrel-aged beast that is routinely ranked as one of the top beers in the world.

Parabola bares its teeth with its impenetrable black hue and soaring alcohol, yet its bite remains reﬁned with a silky, balanced ﬁnish.