Odd Side Ales in Grand Haven crafts this Imperial Stout with an unconventional blend: coffee, maple syrup, bacon and rye malt, all aged in rye whiskey barrels. At 12.7% ABV, it delivers a complex, dark character where sweet maple notes take centre stage, supported by roasted malt, chocolate and subtle smoke. The texture is smooth and rounded for a relatively young Imperial Stout.

The nose reveals maple, chocolate and the spicy warmth characteristic of rye whiskey barrel maturation. On the palate, sweet malt and maple dominate, backed by coffee and a smoky quality from the bacon addition. The finish is dry and warming, with assertive bitterness that anchors the sweetness.