Hazelnut & Vanilla Barrel-Aged Cuvée (2025 Release) - Fremont Brewing Company

Hazelnut & Vanilla Barrel-Aged Cuvée (2025 Release – 11.8% ABV)

Fremont Brewing Company – Seattle, WA

Short Little History
Each winter, Fremont Brewing unveils a new entry in its acclaimed barrel-aged program — beers born from patience, precision, and a deep love for dark complexity. The 2025 Hazelnut & Vanilla Barrel-Aged Cuvée continues that legacy with a refined blend of Fremont’s rich, bourbon barrel-aged stouts, delicately conditioned on toasted hazelnuts and Madagascar vanilla beans. This edition showcases the brewery’s signature balance: bold flavor and silky integration, aged to perfection in select bourbon barrels for unmatched depth and harmony.

Key Features

• Style: Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout Blend

• ABV: 11.8%

• Aging: Aged in select bourbon barrels, blended to highlight balance and nuance

• Adjuncts: Madagascar vanilla beans & toasted hazelnuts

• Brewery: Fremont Brewing Company – Seattle, WA

• Format: 500ml bottles / limited draft

• Release: 2025 vintage (limited availability)

Tasting Notes
The 2025 Hazelnut & Vanilla Cuvée pours deep, glossy black with a mocha-colored head and aromas of vanilla custard, roasted hazelnut, and bourbon caramel. On the palate, it’s layered and luxurious — toffee and cocoa nib meet toasted oak, praline, and a touch of espresso roast, all lifted by the creamy sweetness of real vanilla bean. The mouthfeel is smooth and rounded, finishing long with notes of chocolate truffle, bourbon warmth, and nutty depth.

Awards (Even from Past Releases)
While the 2025 release is brand new, Fremont’s barrel program has earned consistent international acclaim:

• Multiple GABF and World Beer Cup medals for excellence in barrel-aged stouts

• B-Bomb and Barrel-Aged Dark Star regularly ranked among the Top 50 Beers in the World (RateBeer)

• Recognized as one of the best barrel-aging programs in America by critics and beer enthusiasts alike

Overall Expression of the Product
The 2025 Hazelnut & Vanilla Barrel-Aged Cuvée is a testament to Fremont’s barrel-aging artistry — rich, elegant, and deeply expressive. At 11.8% ABV, it’s bold yet balanced, weaving together the warmth of bourbon, the sweetness of vanilla, and the nutty sophistication of roasted hazelnuts. This year’s vintage stands as a reminder that Fremont doesn’t just brew beer — they craft experiences meant to be savored slowly and shared proudly.

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