Moon Dog Captain Raisin Beard

Moon Dog

Published May 10, 2019

They've brewed many a big beer over the years at Moon Dog, and a fair few imperial stouts too. They've tried to get their hands on as many different barrels – and have developed a fine line in daft characters to adorn them. Here, in their 2019 Good Beer Week beer, they've combined all four in creating Captain Raisin Beard.

He's big – 12.9 percent ABV, no less. He's an imperial stout, with a density of the "none shall pass" ilk. He's spent time in barrels, in this case rum barrels sourced from Trinidad and Barbados. And he's a character, complete with parrot, two dollar store pirate gear and a beard made of raisins. What's more, you can smell him coming, although he's no salty sea dog, rather a booze-soaked, rummy old bugger who appears to have been sloshing around in the bowels of his Brigantine.

As a drink, it sits more in boozy dark chocolate liqueur than aggressively bitter or roasty territory, perhaps down to the softening effects of vanilla, while there's hints of Amaretto, dark fruits and even Grand Marnier on the nose. Wantonly boozy, yet not as hot as it has every right to be. A bit like you might imagine yourself after finishing a bottle.

James Smith

Style
Rum Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout
ABV
12.9%
Stockists

Launching at Bar SK on May 10 then heading nationwide

Name
Moon Dog
Address

17 Duke Street
Abbotsford
VIC 3067

Open Hours

Brewery bar open
Tues to Fri: 4pm to 11pm
Saturday: Midday to 11pm
Sunday: Midday to 8pm

Tours

Upon request