Institution 1st Anniversary Ale (Imperial Restraint)

Restraint is one of our most popular beers and the beer that we are most proud of here at Institution. We felt it appropriate to make our first anniversary beer an Imperial version of our flagship Brown Ale. Imperial Restraint is a big (10.1% ABV) American Brown Ale. Just like Restraint, this beer is aged on Hard Maple Wood to add complexity and a hint a woodsy maple sweetness. Unlike Restraint, this beer also gets treated with Tahitian vanilla beans and Beacon Coffee Company's XX Espresso Blend. What's the result? An incredibly creamy and complex Brown Ale with layers of chocolate, cherry, caramel, roasted coffee, licorice, and dark fruit. ABV: 10.1%, IBU 80, SRM 25.8