Barrel-Aged Decadence, Reimagined

Barrel-aged decadence takes a new form with this latest expression of Parabola—the brewery’s first-ever canned Vintage beer. This release represents a modern evolution of an iconic stout, pairing time-honored barrel aging with a format designed to expand access while preserving craftsmanship.

To create this inaugural canned Vintage, select batches of Parabola were aged for a full year in premium bourbon barrels, allowing deep layers of oak, vanilla, and dark chocolate to develop. The beer was then carefully blended with Velvet Merlin milk stout, introducing a silkier mouthfeel and dialing the intensity into a more approachable 9.2% ABV—without sacrificing complexity.

The final blend was infused with Madagascar vanilla beans, cocoa nibs, and a touch of sea salt, delivering a rich, balanced profile that evokes a full salted caramel–style drinking experience. Lush and indulgent, yet refined and composed, this variant showcases the art of blending, restraint, and innovation at the highest level of Firestone Walker’s barrel program.

The result is a collectible, barrel-aged stout that honors Parabola’s legacy while signaling a new chapter for Vintage releases—where tradition, experimentation, and accessibility meet.

Art Director: Andrew Wickstrom

Photography: Julian Peck