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title: "Soul Barrel releases Black Oil 2026"
description: "The annual 13% solera stout blends vintages from bourbon, whiskey and rum barrels in a limited 375ml release."
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updated: "2026-06-12"
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# Soul Barrel releases Black Oil 2026

The annual 13% solera stout blends vintages from bourbon, whiskey and rum barrels in a limited 375ml release.

## Issued by

Soul Barrel Brewing Company · 12 June 2026

## 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.”\n>\n> — Soul Barrel Brewing Company

[Read the original brewery release via CraftBeer.co.za](https://craftbeer.co.za/go/journal-soul-barrel-black-oil-2026-release/)

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