This year, Braxton Brewing Company celebrates a decade of barrel aged beer with the highly anticipated 2025 Dark Charge Imperial Stout release. Dark Charge, our iconic barrel-aged stout, has become a hallmark of bold flavor and innovation. For our 11th year, we’re unveiling a lineup of variants that blend tradition with bold experimentation, showcasing the depth of character that defines Dark Charge.
The 2025 variants offer something for everyone, from timeless bourbon barrel-aged richness to bold, inventive blends that showcase creativity, push boundaries on what beer can be, and honor the tradition of collaboration. Each release will be available online on a different day, so mark your calendars and gear up for the ultimate celebration—Official Dark Charge Day—on Saturday, December 6th!
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2025 DARK CHARGE BARREL AGED IMPERIAL STOUTOur base 2025 Barrel-Aged Dark Charge features a blend of multiple vintages, curating the perfect cuvée. This year's Base Barrel-Aged Dark Charge is a blend of 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2025 vintages. Showcasing rich aromas of stone fruits like plums, this beer beautifully pairs with bold notes of coffee and roast. The bourbon barrel aging introduces smooth layers of vanilla, toffee, and caramel, enhancing its depth and complexity. These flavors meld seamlessly with the beer’s robust, velvety mouthfeel, creating a perfect harmony between the stout's roasted malt character and the delicate essence of bourbon and oak. ON SALE FRIDAY 11/21 AT 12PM EST |
2025 DARK CHARGE: CREME BRULEEThis bourbon barrel–aged stout showcases indulgence in every sip. Rich vanilla bean, toasted caramel, and silky custard collide with warm bourbon, charred oak, and a hint of dark chocolate. Lush, velvety, and unmistakably decadent, it finishes with a lingering caramelized sweetness and a subtle roasted depth that keeps you coming back for more. VARIANT ON SALE FRIDAY 11/21 AT 12PM EST |
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2025 DARK CHARGE: CHOCOLATE BUCKEYEThis bourbon barrel–aged imperial stout channels the nostalgic magic of a Buckeye candy — that perfect harmony of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter. Deep roasted malts meet layers of cocoa, vanilla, and bourbon-kissed caramel, all wrapped in a velvety texture. Decadent, bold, and dessert-driven, it finishes with a silky peanut butter sweetness and warming bourbon depth that makes every sip feel irresistible.
VARIANT ON SALE FRIDAY 11/21 AT 12PM EST |
2025 DARK CHARGE: COOKIE BUTTERThis bourbon barrel–aged imperial stout is pure Biscoff bliss. We’ve taken the nostalgia of the iconic cookie and amplified it with caramelized malt, brown sugar, vanilla, and warm baking spice, all rounded by rich toasted oak. Bold, silky, and irresistibly spiced, every sip lands with the same cozy sweetness as that perfect cookie crunch.
VARIANT ON SALE FRIDAY 11/21 AT 12PM EST |
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2025 DARK CHARGE COBBLER BOXFrom barrel to crust, our Cobbler Series takes inspiration from the classic southern dessert where slow-simmered fruit, warm spice, and rich sweetness come together in perfect harmony. This Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout blends dessert decadence with deep roasted character, serving up a sip that's as comforting as a cobbler fresh from the oven. BOX SET ON SALE MONDAY 11/24 AT 12PM EST |
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This year’s specialty Dark Charge Box Set celebrates the spirit of true Cincinnati collaboration. Each set features exclusive barrel-aged variants crafted alongside iconic local partners—bringing together unique flavors, shared stories, and the traditions that shape our community. These limited-edition releases honor the passion, resilience, and creativity that define our brewery and the families we’re proud to stand with.
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SKYLINE CHILI SPICE BOX SETThis bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout is our love letter to the Queen City’s most iconic dish — capturing unmistakable Skyline Chili spirit in every sip. Rich layers of barrel-aged stout meet a touch of Skyline spice for a Cincinnati comfort classic with a kick. BOX SET ON SALE TUESDAY 11/25 AT 12PM EST |