If you’ve been on the app for a while, Fremont’s Bourbon Barrel Aged Dark Star needs no introduction. But if you haven’t — or you need the reminder — BBADS is the #3 Oatmeal Stout on all of BeerAdvocate!

It ALSO holds a 4.40 rating on the app, a 4.39 on Untappd, and a 95/100 on Craft Beer & Brewing, making this inky sipper almost universally beloved.

And because this vintage has been maturing in the brewery’s cellar since it was bottled in 2020, it’s had the chance to mellow, developing even more delicious complexity.

To create this decadent Stout, the brewers blended 24-, 18-, 12-, and 8-month Bourbon Barrel-Aged Dark Stars aged in 7-12-year old Kentucky bourbon barrels for a symphony of rich, roasty flavors.

Open it up, and notes of cocoa, coffee, and warm whiskey come leaping out. The sip is like biting into a rich, bourbon-infused chocolate truffle with just a whisper of espresso. And if you let it linger on the palate, the taste dissolves into subtle layers of vanilla, oak, and caramel.

If you were lucky enough to nab a bottle of the ‘25 this weekend, you could do a vertical tasting with your beer buddies. But even a single drop of this classic will give you plenty to explore! 

The #3 Oatmeal Stout on BeerAdvocate

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