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The Matryoshka Series
THE STORY
The Matryoshka series first debuted in 2017. A barrel aged version of our bold and rich imperial stout, From Astoria With Love. Since then, Matryoshka has evolved into one of the most sought-after barrel-aged beer series in the PNW.
From Astoria With Love was meticulously brewed to drink right away, like all our beers. The barrel-aged From Astoria With Love was intended to be the same – a barrel aged version of its predecessor. After months of aging, our brewers saw an opportunity to take the final stout one step further: the beer was tasting so good, progressing so well, they wanted to continue aging it. They would add a few different adjuncts to create a handful of variants. Like it’s namesake Matryoshka doll, Matryoshka stacks layers upon layers of depth and flavor into multiple variants of the same base stout to be released in February at the Aftermath (the day after Festival of Dark Arts) each year.
2026
Matryoshka 2026 was barrel-aged in a blend of Basil Hayden whiskey barrels, Bernheim wheated whiskey barrels, Freeland Bourbon pinot noir–conditioned barrels, Russels Reserve whiskey barrels, Westland Whiskey barrels, and a blend of 12 to 48-month stout conditioned in Westward Whiskey barrels.
Releasing at THE AFTERMATH Sunday, February 15th, 2026.
Variants:
Barrel Select
Vanilla
Cookies & Cream
Peanut Butter Cup
Cookies & Cream + Peanut Butter Cup
2025
Matryoshka 2025 was aged for 12-months in Westland Distillery Whiskey (Seattle, WA) and Westward Whiskey (Portland, OR) Barrels.
Variants:
w/ Veracruz & West Papua Vanilla, Cocoa Powder & Cocoa Nibs
w/ New Caledonia & West Papua Vanilla & Roasted Pistachios
w/ West Papua, Hawaiian & Peruvian Vanilla & Cinnamon
w/ New Caledonia, West Papua, Hawaiian & Peruvian Vanilla, Cocoa Powder, Cacao Nibs, Cinnamon & Roasted Pistachios (AKA BABKA)
Matryoshka Barrel Select (2025)
◊ Aged in a careful selection of the best barrels in the cellar. Imperial stout from 12 month Westward Whiskey barrels, and 24 month Westland Whiskey barrels, hand chosen and expertly blended
2024
Matryoshka 2024 was aged for 12-months in Westland Distillery Whiskey (Seattle, WA) and Westward Whiskey (Portland, OR) Barrels.
Variants:
Vanilla Beans, Cacao Nibs, Dates & Strawberry
Vanilla Beans, Cacao Nibs, Dates & Almonds
Congo, Brazil & Guatemala Vanilla Beans
Vanilla Beans, Cacao Nibs & Dates
2023
Matryoshka 2023 was aged in Westland Distillery Bourbon (Seattle, WA) and Westward Whiskey (Portland, OR) Barrels.
Variants:
w/ Mexican Vanilla Bean
w/ Coconut
w/ Mexican Vanilla Bean & Coconut
w/ Mexican Vanilla Bean, Coconut & Lime Leaf
2022
Matryoshka 2022 was aged in Westward Whiskey (Portland, OR) and IJW Whiskey Company (Boyle County, Kentucky) Barrels.
Variants:
w/ Vanilla & Cinnamon
w/ Vanilla & Ginger
w/ Vanilla & Cardamom
w/ Vanilla, Cardamom, Ginger, Cinnamon & Coffee
2021
Matryoshka 2021 was aged in Buffalo Trace Bourbon (Franklin Co., Kentucky) and Westward Whiskey (Portland, OR) Barrels.
Variants:
w/ Vanilla
w/ Vanilla & Cocoa Nibs
w/ Vanilla, Cocoa Nibs & Cinnamon
w/ Vanilla, Cocoa Nibs, Cinnamon & Raspberries
2020
Matryoshka 2020 was aged in a mixture of Maple Bourbon, Westward Whiskey (Portland, OR), and Woodinville Rye (Quincy, WA) Barrels.
Variants:
Maple Bourbon Barrel-Aged w/ Maple
Maple Bourbon Barrel-Aged w/ Maple & Coffee Beans
Westward Whiskey Barrel-Aged w/ Vanilla
Westward Whiskey Barrel-Aged w/ Vanilla & Hazelnut
Westward Whiskey Barrel-Aged w/ Vanilla, Hazelnut, & Blackberries
Woodinville Rye Whiskey Barrel-Aged w/ Cocoa Nibs
2019
Matryoshka 2019 was aged in Kentucky Bourbon Barrels.
Variants:
w/Coconut
w/ Coconut & Vanilla
w/ Coconut, Vanilla, & Almond
w/ Coconut, Vanilla, Almond, & Blueberries
2018
Matryoshka 2018 was aged in a mix of Four Roses (Lawrenceburg, Kentucky) Bourbon and Pinot Noir Barrels.
Variants:
Bourbon Barrel-Aged w/ Vanilla
Bourbon Barrel-Aged w/ Vanilla Bean & Marionberries
Bourbon & Pinot Noir Barrel Aged
Bourbon & Pinot Noir Barrel-Aged w/ Cocoa Nibs
2017
Matryoshka 2017 was aged in Four Roses (Lawrenceburg, Kentucky) Bourbon Barrels.
Variants:
