Silencio represents an ambitious expression from Wicked Weed Brewing in Asheville—a bourbon barrel-aged sour ale fermented with coffee and vanilla. This is a beer of serious intent: the time in bourbon casks delivers deep oak and warming alcohol notes, while the coffee and vanilla additions create a luxurious cocoa-like texture. The acidity is held in check by these ingredients, yielding a layered, full-bodied sip with considerable complexity.