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Powerful, pensive — a snifter of soul. This beer is not for the faint of heart.

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alcohol by volume (ABV)

10.2%

bitterness units (IBU)

60

carbs

27.7g

calories

327

protein

4g

Malts

Carafa, Caramelized, Chocolate, Estate Pale, Honey, Roasted Barley, Smoked, Two-row Pale

Hops

Cascade, Ekuanot

Yeast

Ale

Depths of darkness

Cellar Your Beer

While most beer varieties should be enjoyed fresh for an optimum flavor experience, some become more complex as oxygen sneaks in over the years. This process can enrich the beer with notes of sherry or port wine.

 

Start your own beer cellar with high-alcohol styles, like our Bigfoot and Narwhal brews. Let them hibernate in a cool, dark place for best results.

Go Deeper: Does Beer Expire?

 

Start your own beer cellar with high-alcohol styles, like our Bigfoot and Narwhal brews. Let them hibernate in a cool, dark place for best results.

Go Deeper: Does Beer Expire?

Young man holding out a glass of Sierra Nevada Narwhal Imperial Stout
A close-up shot of a pint of Narwhal in a glass, sitting next to the bottle
Narwhal Imperial Stout beer bottle and glass
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03 Feb

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02 Feb

Barrel-Aged Narwhal Flourless Cakes

Sierra Nevada brewer pouring a barrel aged beer sample from a wooden barrel
03 Feb

Our Barrel Aged Beer Beginnings

Narwhal Imperial Stout beer with custard dessert
11 Nov

Narwhal Imperial Stout pot de creme

A can and full glass of Sierra Nevada Pale Bock beer
22 Jan

B is for Barrels & Beer Aging

Man placing a dollop of whipped cream onto one of four small cakes
02 Feb

Barrel-Aged Narwhal Flourless Cakes

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  • A bottle of Sierra Nevada Narwhal stout with a label that includes the product name and the year 2024. The bottle is upright and has a dark background.
  • Narwhal Imperial Stout beer bottle and glass
  • Young man holding out a glass of Sierra Nevada Narwhal Imperial Stout
  • A close-up shot of a pint of Narwhal in a glass, sitting next to the bottle
A bottle of Sierra Nevada Narwhal stout with a label that includes the product name and the year 2024. The bottle is upright and has a dark background.
Narwhal Imperial Stout beer bottle and glass
Young man holding out a glass of Sierra Nevada Narwhal Imperial Stout
A close-up shot of a pint of Narwhal in a glass, sitting next to the bottle

Narwhal

Aggressive but refined, our Narwhal is a malty monster of a beer. Like the sea herself, it can’t be tamed; 10.2% ABV commands reverence. Boasting a velvety smooth body and a decadent finish, Narwhal is rich with notes...

Aggressive but refined, our Narwhal is a malty monster of a beer. Like the sea herself, it can’t be tamed; 10.2% ABV commands reverence. Boasting a velvety smooth body and a decadent finish, Narwhal is rich with notes of espresso, baker’s cocoa, roasted grain, and a hint of smoke. Dive into the darkness.

Only available Sept–Dec

Aggressive but refined, our Narwhal is a malty monster of a beer. Like the sea herself, it can’t be tamed; 10.2% ABV commands reverence. Boasting a velvety smooth body and a decadent finish, Narwhal is rich with notes...

style

Stout

abv

10.2%

ibu

60

Malts

Carafa, Caramelized, Chocolate, Estate Pale, Honey, Roasted Barley, Smoked, Two-row Pale

Hops

Cascade, Ekuanot

Yeast

Ale

bottles in a pile
Better with Time

Choosing Beers to Cellar

Most beer we drink fresh to experience the bright, complex flavors. Some styles of beer, though, improve with a bit of age—not unlike a fine wine. Prime candidates include beers that are high in alcohol (e.g. Bigfoot Barleywine) and those with a moderate amount of roasted grains (e.g. Narwhal Imperial Stout). Over time, oxygen sneaks into bottles and changes beer flavors, adding notes of sherry or port wine and smoothing out harsh alcohol flavors. For the best results, vintage beers should hibernate in cool, dark places.

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