Barrel release
Soul Barrel releases Black Oil 2026
The annual 13% solera stout blends vintages from bourbon, whiskey and rum barrels in a limited 375ml release.
Release brief
Soul Barrel has opened its annual small-batch Black Oil release for 2026.
This vintage uses a solera process to bring together multiple vintages aged across bourbon, whiskey and rum barrels. The brewery describes coffee, roast and sweet chocolate malt over a thick oaky body.
Black Oil is listed at 13% ABV and 60 IBU in 375ml bottles. This is a limited cellar release, so current stock should be confirmed with the brewery.
“Black Oil is our annual small batch, barrel-aged imperial stout.”