Missing Gear BA – A smoky barrel-aged stout with peated whisky character

Missing Gear BA – Limited Edition is a bold barrel-aged stout built around smoke, peat, dark malt and the deep character of oak. Matured on Kilchoman peated French and American oak, this limited edition brings together two distinct sides of barrel-aged complexity, creating a rich and layered stout made for slow sipping.

The French and American oak each contribute something different to the beer. The French cask adds dry spice, charred wood and a sharper smoky character, giving the stout an intense edge. American oak takes a softer approach, bringing notes of vanilla and caramel together with a sticky sweetness. Combined, the two barrels create a balance between dry, smoky depth and richer, sweeter flavors.

Underneath the barrel character is a substantial malt foundation built with Munich, rye and brown malt. Munich malt adds warmth and a rich malty character, while rye brings an earthy, spicy edge. Brown malt contributes darker toasted flavors, giving the beer plenty of body and depth to support the powerful barrel-aged profile.

The result is a stout where smoke and sweetness constantly play against each other. Campfire-like aromas lead into layers of sweet peat, roasted malt, charred oak, vanilla and caramel. As the beer warms in the glass, the different elements have more room to develop, making it a beer worth taking your time with.

For fans of barrel-aged stouts, peated beers and bold dark craft beer, Missing Gear BA offers something particularly distinctive. The combination of Kilchoman-influenced oak, smoky peat and a rich malt base makes this limited edition a natural choice for a special beer tasting or a quiet evening with a glass of something complex.

A smoky, sweet and deeply layered barrel-aged stout — made for those who like their dark beers with a little more fire.