Thanks to everyone who participated in the bottling day for the 2012 Dark Matter Imperial Stout. Many hands made light work, as we very quickly were able to get 53 bombers bottled, as well as six 12 ounce bottles for submission to the 2014 National Homebrewers Competition.
Over the next few weeks, each paid membership for calendar year 2013 will receive a bottle for your drinking or aging pleasure. The remaining bottles will be used for assorted club events.
As the label on the bottle says:
“Since 2007, the Silicon Valley Sudzers have produced four batches of this ginormous imperial stout. 2012 represents the first batch with an oak-aged component, which we hope you’ll enjoy. Drink it now, or lay it down for a year or two. Dark Matter will patiently wait for you. Brewed with Maris Otter malt, roasted barley, black patent malt, Caramunich, flaked barley, chocolate malt, and molasses with Magnum, Columbus, and Centennial Hops.”
The 2012 bottled version is 33% oak-aged. While most of the oak-aged batch was blended into the bottling, there is one magnum of pure oak-aged Dark Matter that will make an appearance at the December 7 club Christmas party.
Also, don’t forget that we’ll be brewing the 2013 Dark Matter next Saturday at Nick’s house. More information will be forthcoming about that brew day. Cheers!
