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Imperial Stout aged for 18 to 24 months in Woodford Reserve Bourbon barrels without any additions. A pure expression of barrel-aged stout with rich bourbon notes, vanilla, oak wood and subtle sweetness. This impressive creation from Croma in São Paulo, Brazil, proves that the Brazilian craft beer scene is every bit as good as the classic breweries elsewhere in the world. With an impressive alcohol content of 12.0 percent, Need Backup offers a full, complex experience that develops with every sip. The long aging in Woodford Reserve barrels has resulted in a refined balance between the bourbon characteristics and the deepest stout character. This is not an excessive mix of flavors, but rather a well-considered composition where each element has its place. Brazilian brewery Croma has created with Need Backup a beer that impresses not only through its full character, but also through its subtle expression. Perfect for lovers of classic, unadulterated barrel-aged stouts looking for something that truly stands out. This 375 milliliter bottle promises a moment of rest and contemplation, in which you can immerse yourself in refined layers of flavor. With a strong rating of 4.33 out of 5 stars on Untappd, Need Backup has already convinced many passionate drinkers of its quality. An absolute recommendation for those who appreciate advanced barrel-aged beers and believe that the best from the craft beer world doesn't always have to come from Europe.

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