Spencer, MA is home to St. Joseph’s Abbey, a community of Trappist monks who follow the Benedictine counsel of ora et labora (pray and work). One of the ways the monks support themselves and their charitable outreach is by brewing and selling the beer that they make in The Spencer Brewery, located within the monastic enclosure. The Spencer Brewery opened in 2013 and is the first certified Trappist brewery located outside of Europe. Spencer brews both traditional bottle-conditioned Belgian style ales, like their European brothers, as well as American Craft beer styles.
Aged 5 months in Old Weller Antique Bourbon Barrels. Months of oak - barrel aging introduce swirls of bourbon sensations and vanilla notes to the rich, roasted malt - forward character of our Imperial Stout. Dark fruit accents bolster waves of coffee, chocolate and caramel flavors. Balanced and vibrant
330mL | 11.3%ABV