Silver in Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong Stout
Alesong Brewing & Blending, Eugene, OR
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Tasting Notes
This imperial oatmeal stout is silky and decadent, bursting with bourbon aroma from Westward Whiskey barrels. Layers of smooth vanilla, toasted oak, and dark…
No hop profile is on record for this beer.
Cherry Decadence is an imperial oatmeal stout aged in Westward Whiskey barrels with cherry, released in May 2026 by Alesong Brewing & Blending of Eugene, Oregon, to mark its tenth year.
| Category | Medal | Entries | Brewery | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34, Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong Stout | Silver (2nd place) | 65 | Alesong Brewing & Blending | Eugene, OR |
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Imperial oatmeal stout | Alesong: Cherry Decadence |
| ABV | 14.2% | Alesong: Cherry Decadence |
| IBU | Not Found | Not Found |
| Hops | Not Found | Not Found |
| Malts and grains | Oats (implied by "oatmeal stout"; no malt bill given) | Alesong: Cherry Decadence |
| Yeast | Saccharomyces | Alesong: Cherry Decadence |
| Adjuncts, fruit, spices | Cherry | Alesong: Cherry Decadence |
| Other | Westward Whiskey barrels; released May 2026; sold to club members, in the tasting room and in distribution | Alesong: Cherry Decadence |
In our tenth year, we're pulling out all the stops. This imperial oatmeal stout is silky and decadent, bursting with bourbon aroma from Westward Whiskey barrels. Layers of smooth vanilla, toasted oak, and dark chocolate intermix with slightly sweet cherry flavor, creating a chocolate-covered cherry in a glass.
Source: Alesong: Cherry Decadence
This imperial oatmeal stout is silky and decadent, bursting with bourbon aroma from Westward Whiskey barrels. Layers of smooth vanilla, toasted oak, and dark chocolate intermix with slightly sweet cherry flavor, creating a chocolate-covered cherry in a glass.
Source: alesongbrewing.com
The brewery page names Saccharomyces as the microbe, Westward Whiskey barrels for aging and cherry as the fruit; the oats come from the style name. The cherry variety, malt bill and hops are not published, and the page does not say whether the vanilla and chocolate notes come from added ingredients or from the barrels and malt.
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| Process | Imperial oatmeal stout aged in Westward Whiskey barrels, with cherry | alesongbrewing.com |
As category context only, the Brewers Association guidelines have no standalone entry for a wood- and barrel-aged strong stout; their Other Strong Ale or Lager entry sets elevated alcohol at 8% ABV and up and notes that wood- and barrel-aged beers meeting that threshold are categorized separately. At 14.2% ABV this beer is well above that threshold.
| Year | Competition | Category | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Great American Beer Festival | Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong Stout | Silver |
Generated from the loaded results for this brewery and beer name, not researched separately; years not loaded are not covered.
Alesong Brewing & Blending is in Eugene, OR.
Links checked 2026-10-14: Website, Instagram, Untappd.