Origin of Darkness 2023: Embrace the Darkness

From the shadows, it emerges... Origin of Darkness, our annual, limited-release, Imperial Stout collab series returns! This year, we partnered with our friends over at Southern Grist Brewing for a little taste of that southern hospitality. We brewed two unique stouts to continue the legacy of our Origin of Darkness series. Explore this year's brews below.

Maple Syrup Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout with Vanilla

Rich. Balanced. Delightfully Dark. This isn't just a beer — it's an experience. We partnered with Nashville's Southern Grist Brewing to create a barrel-aged imperial stout engulfed in darkness. Aged to perfection in our maple syrup rum barrels, this stout boasts velvety dark chocolate flavours with roasted coffee and hints of toffee that we've harmoniously balanced with the sweet and subtle touches of maple syrup, vanilla and aged rum. Explore the origins of darkness with this delectable dark brew.

11.9% ABV

Imperial Stout with Maple Syrup, Pistachio, Vanilla & Lactose

Taking advantage of our shared interest in decadent mascarpone desserts, we partnered with Nashville's Southern Grist to create this rich and luscious pastry stout. We included an irresistible flavour combination of rich maple syrup and nutty pistachios and topped it off with the creamy sweetness of both vanilla and lactose. Explore the origins of darkness with this delectable dark brew.

11.9% ABV 

Featured Artist: Buba Viedma

Buba Viedma is an illustrator and graphic designer hailing from Madrid. Having grown up in a neighborhood where venturing out after dark often led to returning home barefoot, Buba preferred time spent at home watching cartoons, reading, and honing his artistic skills. After a diverse professional journey through printing shops, studios, and advertising agencies, Buba established his own independent studio in 2014.

Buba's work explores symbolism and archetypes from dreams, seamlessly blending personal dreams and obsessions with modern relevance. He has had successful exhibitions at La Roca Gallery in Madrid as well as in Berlin, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Seville, and New York.

@bubaviedma

In Collaboration with Southern Grist Brewing

Hailing from Nashville, TN, Southern Grist is constantly pushing boundaries and evolving what beer can taste like. Their beer is small-batch and experimental, and as a result it's usually not around for very long. They use ingredients that aren’t always Reinheitsgebot-approved but that’s okay. They like it that way. We think you will too.

southerngristbrewing.com