Black Tuesday is more than just an incredibly delicious, complex, extravagant barrel-aged imperial stout. It's innovation and passion in a bottle; it's expertise and years of experience in liquid form; it's the very foundation of who we are at The Bruery – never satisfied with "good enough" and always on the hunt for something more.

Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout
19.7% Alc. by Vol.  |  750ml & 375ml

About the beer

Elegant, innovative, complex: Black Tuesday provides a uniquely elevated beer-drinking experience unlike any other. Surprisingly smooth at 19.7% ABV, this is a beer you won’t soon forget.

Tasting Notes

Rich, complex flavor from time spent aging in bourbon barrels mingles effortlessly with distinct notes of crème brûlée, poached figs, and milk chocolate.  Pair with pepper crusted steak, garlic roasted potatoes, chocolate truffles

Hoarder Society access begins 10.8
Reserve Society access begins 10.9
Preservation Society access begins 10.10
Public access begins 10.22*

*24hr early access for waitlist begins 10.21

About the collection

The Stacks Reserve Box takes everything that we love about the Shortstacks Black Tuesday Collection, and elevates it to an all new level of decadence and complexity through two rounds of aging in maple and bourbon barrels.

Featuring 4 different expressions Double Barrel-Aged Black Tuesday in Bourbon and Maple Syrup Barrels, the Stacks Reserve Box is our ultimate love letter to our favorite breakfast treat in beer form.

*Stacks Reserve releases as a pre-sale and will be available for fulfillment the week of October 21st.

About the beer

Elevating the legendary Black Tuesday, our Blender's Choice 2024 is a masterpiece of barrel-aged artistry. We meticulously selected elite Madeira barrels and bourbon barrels to craft this exquisite blend. 

Rich notes of poached fig and malted milk balls mingle with luscious vanilla for an explosive flavor. At 21.1% ABV, it's a velvety, complex experience redefining imperial stout luxury.

enjoy past favorites

Fifteen years of Black Tuesday means countless vintages, variants, and collections to try. Lucky for you, we've rounded up some past favorites for you to enjoy!

This limited-availability collection of Archive pulls won't be around for long, and some of these bottles are the very last we have in stock. Don't miss it!

Party under the stars— and barrels! This celebration of our favorite imperial stout is taking over The Bruery Barrel House for a premium experience. Don't miss out on the fun and delicious event-exclusive Black Tuesday pilots, included food, live music, specialty glassware, and an included bottle of the 15th vintage of Black Tuesday.

release party featured beers

• Black Tuesday (2024)
• Black Tuesday: Party Favor
• Black Tuesday Blender's Choice (2024)
• Cali Tuesday
• Cafe de Olla Black Tuesday
• Cafe Corretto Black Tuesday
• Cafe Bombon Black Tuesday
• Old Fashioned Black Tuesday
• Revolver Black Tuesday
• Penicillin Black Tuesday
• Boulevardier Black Tuesday
• Quince Pie Black Tuesday
• Raspberry Cheesecake Black Tuesday
• Adam's Apple Pie
• Acai Bowl Black Tuesday
• Oh Henry Candy Bar Black Tuesday
• Snickers Black Tuesday
• Cinnamon Toast Crunch Black Tuesday
• Coco-Puffs Black Tuesday
• Belgian Waffle Black Tuesday
• Black Tuesday Mega Maple
• Stacks Reserve: Red Berry
• Stacks Reserve: Blueberry
• Stacks Reserve: Maple
• Stacks Reserve: Chocobanana
• Crafted by Society: Banana Graham

plus many more year round and archive favorites 

Please note that beer options may change slightly due to unforeseen circumstances.

dinner menu and beer pairings

Please note that beer options may change slightly due to unforeseen circumstances.

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