Jackie O’s Vanilla Coffee Bourbon Barrel Dark Apparition

Jackie O’s Vanilla Coffee Bourbon Barrel Dark Apparition is a bold stout aged in bourbon barrels and enriched with vanilla and coffee. This dark, creamy beer delivers a full mouthfeel with roasty chocolate and caramel tones, finishing warm and sweet, intensified by bourbon character. At 13.2% ABV, it offers a complex, matured profile crafted for lovers of rich, decadent stouts.

Serving tips

• 🍺 Rich, layered flavor profile — Coffee and vanilla notes dance over a roasty base for a full, balanced stout.
• 🍺 Bourbon barrel aging — Caramel and oak accents add warmth and depth to every sip.
• 🍺 High ABV punch — At 13.2%, it delivers warmth and a lasting, contemplative finish.

Food Pairing

• Dark chocolate and coffee desserts — Elevate roast and cocoa for a harmonious dessert stout pairing.
• Cheeses with caramel and nutty notes — Bourbon-vanilla notes cut through rich cheeses.
• Warm spiced desserts — Cinnamon, nutmeg and toffee gain depth with this stout.

Brewery

Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery, based in Athens, Ohio, is renowned for bold barrel-aged beers and inventive coffee-forward stouts. Their rotating menu blends traditional styles with modern twists, earning acclaim on Untappd and across brewery social channels.