Great Notion Unveils BBA 2026 4PM: A High‑ABV Bourbon Barrel‑Aged Stout with Coconut and Almonds

A new Bourbon barrel‑aged imperial stout is on the horizon for 2026, and it’s coming from Great Notion Brewing in Portland, Oregon, one of the most influential names in modern pastry stouts and barrel‑aged beers. The brewery is preparing to release BBA 2026 4PM, a bold, dessert‑inpired imperial stout that leans heavily into Great Notion’s signature style while pushing ABV and flavor intensity into true special‑release territory.

A Big, Barrel‑Aged Imperial Stout Built for 2026
BBA 2026 4PM is crafted as a Bourbon barrel‑aged imperial stout brewed with coconut and almonds, two additions that have become hallmarks of Great Notion’s pastry‑inspired stout program. The combination of rich, toasted coconut, nutty almond character, and deep Bourbon‑barrel complexity suggests a decadent, layered flavor profile; sweet, roasty, oaky, and dessert‑forward.

This release is positioned to appeal to fans of high‑gravity stouts, pastry stout collectors, and anyone who follows Great Notion’s annual barrel‑aged lineup.

Details:
Style: Bourbon barrel‑aged imperial stout
Additions: Coconut and almonds
ABV: 15.1%
Format: 500ml bottles
Release year: 2026

At 15.1% ABV, this is one of the bigger stouts in Great Notion’s catalog, aligning it with the brewery’s most sought‑after limited releases.

Great Notion has built a national following for its creative, flavor‑driven beers, and BBA 2026 4PM fits squarely into the brewery’s strengths. The use of coconut and almonds places it in the same family as some of their most popular pastry stouts, while the Bourbon barrel aging adds depth, warmth, and long‑term cellaring potential. For fans of Great Notion’s barrel program, BBA 2026 4PM looks like a standout entry in the 2026 lineup.

Release Timing:
Official release details have not yet been announced, but the early label approval signals that BBA 2026 4PM will be part of Great Notion’s 2026 barrel‑aged stout offerings, likely arriving during the brewery’s typical late‑year or seasonal release windows, but stay tuned for final release details.

About Great Notion Brewing:

Great Notion is a brewery started by three friends and neighbors in Portland, Oregon. We offer hazy, fruit-forward IPAs and culinary-inspired sours & stouts while striving to always keep beer fun.

GNB has won numerous Gold and Silver medals over the years, including accolades at World Beer Cup, GABF, Best of Craft Beer Awards, and Oregon Beer Awards, as well as the 2018 #1 IPA in America from Paste Magazine.

Our barrel program offers award-winning American sour ales aged for 9-24 months in oak barrels. A portion of our sour ales are blended with Oregon fruit like pinot noir grapes, blueberries, strawberries, and cherries. Freshly emptied Bourbon barrels age our imperial stouts on ingredients like roasted coffee, vanilla beans, chocolate, and maple syrup.

GN has six locations in the Pacific Northwest: Great Notion Alberta , Great Notion NW, Great Notion Beaverton, and Great Notion Division in Portland and Great Notion Ballard and Great Notion Georgetown in Seattle. We also have two locations California: Great Notion Berkeley, a taproom where we serve up our favorite beers; and an e-commerce fulfillment center in Sacramento. We sell our beer direct to beer drinkers from our own taprooms in draft and cans to-go, as well as through our app and website. Shipping is also available in the 14 states, including Oregon, Washington, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington DC, New Hampshire, Vermont, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, and Ohio, as well as to Anchorage, Alaska. As of 2022 you can also find select Great Notion brands in the coolest bars, restaurants, bottle shops and specialty grocers up and down the western seaboard.

The Great Notion was founded by James Dugan, Andy Miller, and Paul Reiter, with brewpubs being led by COO Ryan O’Connor.

Great Notion Brewing is a brewery with multiple locations on the West Coast that serves a variety of beers, including IPAs, sours, stouts, and lagers. They also offer food and merchandise.

Locations:

Alberta: The flagship location in the Alberta Arts District with a large beer garden and view of the brewhouse
Ballard: A taproom in Seattle with take-out beer and merchandise
Berkeley: A 2,000 sq ft taproom in Berkeley, CA with a patio, to-go beer, and local delivery
Beaverton: A location in Timberland Town Center with indoor and outdoor seating, take-out beer, and food
Georgetown: A location in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood with outdoor seating, take-out beer, and merchandise
NW Portland: A taproom in the Slabtown area with a tasting room and production brewery

Beers:
Hazy IPAs
Sours
Stouts
Lagers

Food:
Fresh baked pretzels
Smashburgers
Chicken sandwiches
Crispy Brussel sprouts

Events:
Trivia
Game night
Yoga classes

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