Black as night and every bit Imperial, this RIS was originally launched to tremendous accolades. Aged in Whiskey barrels, this barrel aged version meshes the rich chocolates and the coffee-like aromatics with the sweet whiskey nose and drying character of the oak. Slightly behind on the palate are the hops, held in restraint by the wonderfully full mouth-feel and broad flavors brought on by the perfect blend of so many malted barley varieties. Ready to enjoy now and perfect for extended cellaring. Malts: Pale Ale, Chocolate, Caramel 60 & 80, Black Malt, Roasted Barley, Victory Hops: Chinook, Columbus, Cascade, Liberty (from https://nebraskabrewingco.com/beer/black-betty-russian-imperial-stout-reserve-series) Imperial Stout Ale Aged in Whiskey Barrels Black Betty is a rich malty experience heightened by aging 6 months in fresh whiskey barrels. Meshing chocolate and coffee-like aromatics, the sweet whiskey nose plays with the drying character of the oak. The hops are restrained by the broad flavors from the perfect blend of so many malted barley varieties. A decadent indulgence! (from 2022 label) 2009: 9.3% 2012: 9% 2015: 11.3% 2019: 10.6% 2010 United States Open Beer Championship – Gold Medal – Wood / Barrel Aged Strong Beer 2010 United States Open Beer Championship – Judges Award – Most Creative Flavor 2010 World Beer Championships Gold Medal – Imperial Stout 2011 World Beer Tasting Championship – Regional Champion – Imperial Stout 2011 North American Beer Awards – Gold Medal – Wood Flavored Beer 2011 United States Open Beer Championship – Gold Medal – Wood / Barrel Aged Strong Beer 2012 United States Beer Tasting Championship – Regional Champion – Imperial Stout 2012 Los Angeles International Commercial Beer Competition Gold Medal – Wood / Barrel Aged Strong Stout 2012 United States Open Beer Championship – Bronze Medal – Wood/Barrel Imperial Stout 2013 United States Open Beer Championship – Bronze Medal – Wood / Barrel Aged Strong Beer 2013 Los Angeles International Commercial Beer Competition –Gold Medal – Wood / Barrel Aged Strong Stout 2014 18th Annual Great International Beer Competition – Bronze Medal – Strong Beer 2015 United States Open Beer Championship – Bronze Medal – Wood / Barrel Aged Strong Stout