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Black Gold is one of our most limited and highly sought-after beers. Bottles of this bourbon barrel-aged Imperial Stout get released at the brewery every October, with every year’s batch being a different recipe than the last. This year’s release will be take place on Saturday, October 12. Every year’s Black Gold release happens in conjunction with The River Run, which starts and ends at the brewery in Amherst.

Black Gold
Imperial Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels

Black Gold is a rich, complex imperial stout, aged to perfection in bourbon barrels. Pouring deep black with a velvety texture, it offers aromas of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and vanilla, with hints of oak. The flavor is a decadent mix of bittersweet chocolate, espresso, and caramel, rounded out by the warmth of bourbon and a smooth, lingering finish. Ideal for slow sipping, Black Gold is a luxurious stout that showcases the art of barrel aging.

Black Gold: Maple Fudge
Imperial Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels

Experience the indulgence of Black Gold: Maple Fudge, a rich twist on our imperial stout. Aged in bourbon barrels, this beer combines the sweetness of maple syrup with decadent fudge flavors. Pouring a deep black with a tan head, it offers aromas of maple, vanilla, and dark chocolate. The palate is a luxurious blend of maple, fudge, roasted malts, and subtle oak, with the warmth of bourbon adding depth. Perfect for savoring on a cold night.

New Details This Year- Please Read Carefully

The Details:

Tickets-

Tickets go on sale Monday September 2 at 6 pm Sharp. New this year, we have reduced the minimum purchase amount and cost, but increased the maximum ticket count. So, what that means for you- tickets will be $60 each with no maximum ticket purchase per person- buy as many allotments as you would like- but there is a maximum of total tickets available, so if you want some, buy them early! Each ticket will get you 2 bottles of 2024 Black Gold and 1 bottle of the Maple Fudge Variant.

Pickup Information

On Saturday October 12 we host our annual River Run and Black Gold release party. Bottle pickup starts at 1 pm and continues until 4 pm. Pickup will occur inside the Central Waters barrel house, as walk up only. We will have beer trailers pouring your favorite CW beers, including the Black Gold and the Maple Fudge variant! Please do not arrive prior to Noon, as the road will be closed until then to accommodate the runners. Our taproom will also be open, and we will have food trucks on site, its gonna be a party! Bring either a print out of each ticket you purchased or have them on your phone for us to scan- you will receive one ticket per allocation. If you are using your phone, save them to your photo album on your device prior to arriving- cell service isn’t the best!

The Recap-
Each ticket is $60- you will receive 2 bottles of 2024 Black Gold and 1 Bottle of Maple Fudge Black Gold. You may purchase as many of these allocations as you would like.

Pickup begins at 1pm on Saturday October 12 and ends at 4pm. The Barrel House will have beer trailers, you are welcome to stay and have some beers with us! Food options will also be available.

Tickets go on sale Monday September 2nd at 6pm- a great way to close out your holiday weekend- we can’t wait to see you all in Amherst!