There's beer you drink for the experience, and beer you drink because it's simply excellent craft. New Tides belongs to the latter category - a pilsner with no frills, only precision.

Expert description of Stepping Stone New Tides Pilsner

New Tides is a fresh, easy-drinking pilsner at 4.7% from Stepping Stone Brewing Company, brewed in the Helles tradition with a clean malt profile and a crisp, pleasant bitterness. Pale bread notes and a mild herbal hop character build toward a refreshing, dry finish, making it just as suited to quenching thirst after a long day as to a relaxed everyday glass.

Stepping Stone is a young brewery from Hørning near Aarhus, founded by Daniel True, Runee Stusgaard and Simon Grøndahl Lyngholm Jakobsen and named Danish Brewery of the Year 2024. Behind the experimental recipes lies a social project that gives refugees and people on the margins of the job market a place in production.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Pale bread and a mild, herbal touch of hops.

Taste

Clean malt character with crisp, balanced bitterness and a hint of honey.

Finish

Dry and refreshing, with a short, clean finish.

Specifications

Name: New Tides
Brewery: Stepping Stone Brewing Company
Country/Region: Denmark
Beer style: Pilsner (Helles)
ABV: 4.7%
Size: 440 ML
Malt: Barley malt
Allergens: Gluten (barley)
Best before: 05/2027
Serving suggestion: 4-6°C in a tall pilsner glass

Flavour Profile

Malty · Crisp · Dry · Light

Did You Know?

The name New Tides points to Stepping Stone's philosophy of bringing fresh energy to Danish beer shelves - even when brewing a classic style like pilsner, where the focus is on precision rather than experimentation.

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Red wine fruitiness meets the stout's heavy malt profile. Red Wedding 2026 builds on a series that gets better every year.

Expert description of Fanø Bryghus Red Wedding 2026

Red Wedding 2026 at 12.8% builds on the classic Wedding series from Fanø Bryghus, while standing out clearly through its long ageing on used red wine barrels. From the first impression, the barrels' mark is obvious: a deep, dark aroma with both warmth and tart nuances, where the red wine's fruitiness meets the stout's heavy malt profile.

The taste opens with dark chocolate, roasted coffee beans and a light caramelised sweetness, quickly followed by red berries, cherry and blackcurrant from the red wine barrels. The combination of coffee and milk sugar gives the beer a soft, round sweetness, while the roasted malt acts as a solid, well-balanced foundation.

Fanø Bryghus is located on the West Jutland island of Fanø, where the North Sea and the island's raw nature are a clear part of the brewery's identity. The brewery makes everything from classic, golden lagers to barrel-aged specialties, and has won several awards for its craft.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Deep, dark aroma with warmth and tart nuances, where red wine fruit meets a heavy malt profile.

Taste

Dark chocolate and roasted coffee meet red berries, cherry and blackcurrant, rounded off by a creamy milk sugar sweetness.

Finish

Long and lingering with oak, coffee, dark fruit and a mild alcohol warmth.

Specifications

Name: Red Wedding 2026
Brewery: Fanø Bryghus
Country/Region: Denmark, Fanø
Beer style: Imperial Stout
ABV: 12.8%
Size: 50 CL
Allergens: Malt, lactose
Best before: 04/02/2031
Serving suggestion: Enjoy slowly, ideally lightly chambered, in a wide snifter glass

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Roasted · Barrel-aged · Fruity

Did You Know?

Each vintage of Red Wedding is aged on its own set of red wine barrels, so no two vintages taste exactly alike - the 2026 release is therefore a unique entry in the series.

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24 months in the barrel. White Wedding Limited Edition is proof of what patience can do to an imperial stout.

Expert description of Fanø Bryghus White Wedding Limited Edition

White Wedding Limited Edition at 14.6% is a beer that shows what patience, barrel ageing and a strong base recipe can develop into when given time to work undisturbed. This release is aged for a full 24 months, and the long time in the barrel gives the beer a deeper, more rounded and markedly more complex character than the standard version.

The aroma carries port-like fruit sweetness, dark berries, caramel and a subtle wood note. The taste opens with a soft, round sweetness, where notes of dried fruit, raisins, figs and dark caramel emerge. Midway through, the barrel character comes through more clearly with warm wood tones and a port-like fullness, while the roasted malt sits as a dark, rounded foundation.

Fanø Bryghus is located on the West Jutland island of Fanø, where the North Sea and the island's raw nature are a clear part of the brewery's identity. The brewery makes everything from classic, golden lagers to barrel-aged specialties, and has won several awards for its craft.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Port-like fruit sweetness, dark berries, caramel and a subtle wood note.

Taste

Dried fruit, raisins and figs meet dark caramel, with a port-like fullness from the barrel.

Finish

Thick and creamy, with sweetness, dark fruit, wood and a mild alcohol warmth that lingers long.

Specifications

Name: White Wedding Limited
Brewery: Fanø Bryghus
Country/Region: Denmark, Fanø
Beer style: Imperial Stout
ABV: 14.6%
Size: 50 CL
Other: Limited Edition
Allergens: Malt, lactose
Best before: 30/12/2033
Serving suggestion: Enjoy slowly, ideally lightly chambered, in a wide snifter glass

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Barrel-aged · Creamy · Complex

Did You Know?

With 24 months of barrel ageing, White Wedding Limited Edition is the longest-aged release in the entire Wedding series, giving it a markedly deeper character than the standard White Wedding 2024.

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Whisky barrels, maple syrup and 24 months of patience. Black Wedding Limited Edition is the darkest of the sibling trio.

Expert description of Fanø Bryghus Black Wedding Limited Edition

Black Wedding Limited Edition is a dark and intense imperial stout from Fanø Bryghus, delivering a deeply complex and flavour-packed experience. At a powerful 13.4% ABV, this is a beer made for those who love deep, roasted malt notes combined with a silky mouthfeel and a long, warming finish. This special release is aged for a full 24 months on whisky barrels, developing deep, full notes of maple.

The stout offers notes of roasted coffee, dark chocolate and maple syrup, while the taste unfolds with nuances of caramelised sugar, vanilla and dried fruit, along with a light hint of toasted oak from the whisky barrels.

Fanø Bryghus is located on the West Jutland island of Fanø, where the North Sea and the island's raw nature are a clear part of the brewery's identity. The brewery makes everything from classic, golden lagers to barrel-aged specialties, and has won several awards for its craft.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Roasted coffee, dark chocolate and maple syrup.

Taste

Caramelised sugar, vanilla and dried fruit, with a light hint of toasted oak from the whisky barrels.

Finish

Silky and long, with lingering warmth and maple sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Black Wedding Limited
Brewery: Fanø Bryghus
Country/Region: Denmark, Fanø
Beer style: Imperial Stout
ABV: 13.4%
Size: 50 CL
Other: Limited Edition
Allergens: Malt, lactose
Best before: 30/12/2033
Serving suggestion: Enjoy slowly, ideally lightly chambered, in a wide snifter glass

Flavour Profile

Roasted · Barrel-aged · Creamy · Sweet

Did You Know?

Black Wedding Limited Edition is aged on whisky barrels, just like its standard sibling, but for a full 24 months versus the usual 18 - giving it a markedly stronger maple and wood character.

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Anti Cake Deluxe Blend is Blackout Brewing's most ambitious project in the cake series - several cake-inspired stouts blended together and aged on bourbon barrels in one combined experience.

Expert description of Blackout Brewing Anti Cake Deluxe Blend Bourbon BA Imperial Stout

Anti Cake Deluxe Blend is a heavy, dark, dessert-like Imperial Stout at 11% from the Romanian brewery Blackout Brewing, where several cake-inspired stouts are blended and subsequently aged on bourbon barrels. The result is an intense, sweet and deeply complex beer with both warmth, depth and pronounced barrel character.

The beer appears almost black in the glass with a thick, oily viscosity that already hints at its concentrated nature. The aroma offers dark chocolate, burnt caramel, vanilla, dark brown sugar and roasted malts, combined with distinct bourbon notes of oak, warm spices and a mild alcoholic sweetness. The flavour is full-bodied, creamy and intense - the dark malts deliver cocoa, espresso, liquorice and caramelised sugar, while the cake-inspired elements give a soft, sweet and almost confectionery-like character.

The finish is long, deep and persistent with dark chocolate, toasted oak, bourbon, caramel and a sweet, warm ending. Anti Cake Deluxe Blend suits those who love heavy, barrel-aged and sweet stouts with plenty of depth and character.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Dark chocolate, burnt caramel, vanilla and dark brown sugar.

Taste

Cocoa, espresso, liquorice and caramelised sugar with a soft, confectionery-like sweetness.

Finish

Long and persistent with toasted oak, bourbon and caramel.

Specifications

Name: Anti Cake Deluxe Blend
Brewery: Blackout Brewing
Country/Region: Romania
Beer Style: Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
ABV: 11%
Size: 33 CL
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, hops, yeast
Allergens: Contains barley malt
Serving Suggestion: Enjoy at 12-14°C in a snifter glass, ideally to close out a meal or as a slow solo pleasure

Flavour Profile

Confectionery-like · Sweet · Chocolatey · Barrel-aged

Did You Know?

Anti Cake Deluxe Blend is exactly that - a blend where several of the brewery's cake-inspired stouts are mixed together before the joint bourbon barrel ageing, making it a kind of "best of" from Blackout's dessert series.

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From Tartu in Estonia comes a stout that isn't afraid to spice things up - rye malt gives Seven Seas of Rye a spiced bite that classic bourbon stout doesn't have.

Expert description of Andersons Craftbeer Seven Seas of Rye Wild Turkey Bourbon BA

Andersons Craftbeer Seven Seas of Rye is a massive, dark and deeply aged Imperial Stout at 13.5% from the Estonian brewery Andersons Craftbeer in Tartu, where the rye malt's spiced edge meets intense sweetness, dark malts and pronounced character from Wild Turkey bourbon barrels. The beer appears jet-black in the glass with a thick, oily viscosity that already signals its heavy, concentrated nature.

The aroma opens with dark chocolate, burnt caramel, rye bread and roasted malts, followed by distinct bourbon notes from the Wild Turkey barrels: vanilla, oak, warm spices and a pronounced alcoholic sweetness. The flavour is full-bodied, creamy and intense - the rye malt gives a spiced, lightly peppery edge that plays against the dark malts' notes of cocoa, espresso, liquorice and caramelised sugar.

The finish is deep and lingering with dark chocolate, toasted oak, bourbon, rye spice and a sweet, warm tail. The combination of rye, dark malts and bourbon makes the beer complex, intense and surprisingly balanced - made for those seeking a heavy, barrel-aged and spiced stout experience.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Dark chocolate, burnt caramel, rye bread and roasted malts.

Taste

Cocoa, espresso, liquorice and caramelised sugar, spiced by the rye malt's peppery edge.

Finish

Deep and lingering with toasted oak, bourbon and rye spice.

Specifications

Name: Seven Seas of Rye Wild Turkey BA
Brewery: Andersons Craftbeer
Country/Region: Tartu, Estonia
Beer Style: Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
ABV: 13.5%
Size: 33 CL
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, hops, yeast
Allergens: Contains barley malt
Serving Suggestion: Enjoy at 12-14°C in a snifter glass, ideally to close out a meal or as a slow solo pleasure

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Barrel-aged · Chocolatey · Intense

Did You Know?

Rye malt is used more rarely in Imperial Stouts than in other beer styles because it can make mashing difficult - but in return it lends a unique, peppery spice depth that Seven Seas of Rye takes full advantage of.

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Blackout Brewing leaves the stout world for a moment with Vision Port - a dark, sour beer flirting with the world of dessert wine.

Expert description of Blackout Brewing Vision Port BA Dark Sour

Vision Port BA Dark Sour is a dark, sour and wine-like specialty beer at 10% from the Romanian brewery Blackout Brewing, where roasted malts, fruity acidity and the port barrel's deep character melt together into a complex, layered whole. The beer appears deep ruby-dark in the glass with a lightly oily structure that already hints at its combination of dark malts and sour elements.

The aroma offers dark berries like cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry, combined with lightly roasted malts, mild acidity and a distinct port character with notes of dried fruit, oak and a wine-like sweetness. The flavour is full-bodied and fruity with a pronounced acidity that lifts the dark malts' heavy expression. Notes of cherry, red fruit, cocoa and light coffee blend with the port barrel's warmth, tannins and rounded sweetness.

The finish is long and complex with dark berries, mild acidity, oak and a rounded port note that lingers. Vision Port suits those seeking a dark beer with distinct sour and wine-like elements, who appreciate beer that challenges and surprises.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry and a distinct port character.

Taste

Cherry, red fruit, cocoa and light coffee, lifted by pronounced acidity.

Finish

Long and complex with dark berries, oak and a rounded port note.

Specifications

Name: Vision Port
Brewery: Blackout Brewing
Country/Region: Romania
Beer Style: Barrel Aged Dark Sour
ABV: 10%
Size: 33 CL
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, hops, yeast
Allergens: Contains barley malt
Serving Suggestion: Enjoy at 10-14°C in a wine glass, ideally as an afternoon or evening beer or as an alternative to dessert wine

Flavour Profile

Sour · Wine-like · Fruity · Complex

Did You Know?

The source data for this beer had a naming slip, where the specifications called it "Vison Dark Sour" - but the correct name is Vision Port, as shown by the product name.

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Twisted Cake is Blackout Brewing's dessert-like answer to the question: what happens when you age cake-inspired stout on bourbon barrels for a long time?

Expert description of Blackout Brewing Twisted Cake Bourbon BA Imperial Stout

Twisted Cake is a heavy, dessert-like Imperial Stout at 12% from the Romanian brewery Blackout Brewing, where dark malts, sweetness and the bourbon barrel's warmth melt together into an intense, full-bodied whole. The beer appears almost black in the glass with a thick, oily viscosity that already hints at its deep, concentrated character.

The aroma offers dark chocolate, burnt caramel and roasted malts, combined with distinct bourbon notes of vanilla, oak and a warm alcoholic sweetness. Beneath the first layers you find dark brown sugar, cake-like tones and a light smoky wood note, giving the aroma extra depth. The flavour is full-bodied, creamy and dense, with a pronounced malt profile delivering cocoa, espresso, molasses and dark caramelised sugar layers.

The finish is long, deep and persistent with notes of chocolate, toasted oak, bourbon and a sweet, warm ending. Twisted Cake is perfect for those seeking an intense, barrel-aged and dessert-like experience with both power and finesse.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Dark chocolate, burnt caramel, vanilla and cake-like tones.

Taste

Cocoa, espresso, molasses and dark caramelised sugar layers.

Finish

Long and persistent with toasted oak, bourbon and a sweet, warm ending.

Specifications

Name: Twisted Cake
Brewery: Blackout Brewing
Country/Region: Romania
Beer Style: Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
ABV: 12%
Size: 33 CL
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, hops, yeast
Allergens: Contains barley malt
Serving Suggestion: Enjoy at 12-14°C in a snifter glass, ideally to close out a meal or as a slow solo pleasure

Flavour Profile

Cake-like · Chocolatey · Barrel-aged · Sweet

Did You Know?

The cake-like tones in the aroma don't come from added ingredients but arise naturally in the fermentation process, when dark malts and brown sugar work together during long ageing.

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With a name that sounds like a warning from the brewery's own head, Blackout Brewing sends you on a journey into a dense, dark and syrupy stout.

Expert description of Blackout Brewing A Trip Inside a Separate Mind Maple Bourbon BA Imperial Stout

A Trip Inside a Separate Mind is a heavy, dark and intensely aged Imperial Stout at 11% from the Romanian brewery Blackout Brewing, where the sweetness from maple syrup and the depth from the bourbon barrels melt together into a dense, dessert-like whole. The beer appears almost black in the glass with a thick, oily structure that already hints at the powerful malt profile and pronounced barrel character.

The aroma is rich and sweet with distinct notes of maple syrup, dark brown sugar, bourbon vanilla and dark chocolate. Beneath the first layers, roasted malts, caramelised sugar and a light smoky warmth emerge, giving the aroma depth and complexity. The flavour is full-bodied, creamy and almost syrupy - the dark malts deliver cocoa, espresso and molasses, while the round character of the maple sweetness is balanced by the bourbon barrel's warmth, oak and lightly spiced undertones.

The finish is long, deep and lingering with notes of chocolate, vanilla, toasted oak and a sweet, warm bourbon tail. A beer that invites slow enjoyment and rewards every sip with new nuances.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Maple syrup, dark brown sugar, bourbon vanilla and a light smoky warmth.

Taste

Cocoa, espresso and molasses, with a round maple sweetness and spiced undertones from the bourbon barrel.

Finish

Long and deep with vanilla, toasted oak and a warm bourbon tail.

Specifications

Name: A Trip Inside a Separate Mind
Brewery: Blackout Brewing
Country/Region: Romania
Beer Style: Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
ABV: 11%
Size: 33 CL
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, hops, yeast
Allergens: Contains barley malt
Serving Suggestion: Enjoy at 12-14°C in a snifter glass, ideally as a pure solo pleasure

Flavour Profile

Syrupy · Smoky · Spiced · Barrel-aged

Did You Know?

The light smoky warmth in the aroma is a detail that sets A Trip Inside a Separate Mind apart from the brewery's other maple-bourbon stouts, making it a more complex experience.

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The name is both a warning and a promise - Death By Astonishment is Blackout Brewing's take on where vinous elegance meets raw stout power.

Expert description of Blackout Brewing Death By Astonishment Cream Sherry BA Imperial Stout

Death By Astonishment is an intense and deeply complex Imperial Stout at 12% from the Romanian brewery Blackout Brewing, where the heavy malt profile meets sweet, wine-like nuances from ageing on cream sherry barrels. The beer appears almost black in the glass with a dense, oily structure that visually signals its power and depth already.

The aroma offers dark chocolate, roasted malts and burnt sugar, followed by the sherry's characteristic notes of raisins, figs and caramelised fruit. There's also a mild acidity and a wine-like warmth that gives the aroma an elegant complexity. The flavour is full-bodied, creamy and silky - the dark malts deliver cocoa, espresso and molasses, while the sherry barrels add layers of dried fruit, vanilla and a light oxidative sweetness.

The finish is long and lingering with notes of chocolate, oak and a soft, fruity sweetness from the sherry. Death By Astonishment is made for stout drinkers seeking a deep, dessert-like and barrel-aged experience with both power and finesse.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Dark chocolate, roasted malts, raisins, figs and caramelised fruit.

Taste

Cocoa, espresso and molasses, carried by dried fruit and vanilla from the sherry barrels.

Finish

Long and softly fruity with chocolate and oak.

Specifications

Name: Death By Astonishment
Brewery: Blackout Brewing
Country/Region: Romania
Beer Style: Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
ABV: 12%
Size: 33 CL
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, hops, yeast
Allergens: Contains barley malt
Serving Suggestion: Enjoy at 12-14°C in a snifter glass, ideally as a slow finish to a meal

Flavour Profile

Wine-like · Barrel-aged · Fruity · Creamy

Did You Know?

Cream sherry barrels are rarer to see in the stout world than bourbon barrels, and they add exactly the oxidative, fruity depth that sets Death By Astonishment apart from a classic bourbon-aged stout.

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The Romanian brewery Blackout Brewing never compromises - Extra Entropy is a beer for those who want maximum intensity in every single sip.

Expert description of Blackout Brewing Extra Entropy Maple Bourbon BA Imperial Stout

Extra Entropy is a massive, dark and deeply layered Imperial Stout at 11% from Blackout Brewing in Romania, aged on bourbon barrels and infused with maple syrup. The beer combines the brewery's uncompromising style with a heavy, dessert-like profile, brewed for those who love intensity, barrel ageing and complex flavour layers.

The aroma is immediately heavy and sweet with distinct notes of maple syrup, bourbon vanilla and dark chocolate. Beneath the first layers you find roasted malts, burnt caramel and a deep, almost syrupy sweetness. The flavour is full-bodied, thick and oily - almost like a liquid dessert, where maple and bourbon barrels give a pronounced sweetness balanced by bittersweet cocoa, espresso and dark caramelised sugar layers.

The finish is long, deep and lingering with notes of chocolate, toasted oak and a sweet, warm bourbon tail. Extra Entropy is made for stout enthusiasts seeking maximum intensity and complexity.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Maple syrup, bourbon vanilla and dark chocolate.

Taste

Bittersweet cocoa, espresso and dark caramelised sugar layers, carried by maple sweetness.

Finish

Long and lingering with toasted oak and a warm bourbon tail.

Specifications

Name: Extra Entropy
Brewery: Blackout Brewing
Country/Region: Romania
Beer Style: Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
ABV: 11%
Size: 33 CL
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, hops, yeast
Allergens: Contains barley malt
Serving Suggestion: Enjoy at 12-14°C in a snifter glass, ideally to close out a meal or with dark chocolate

Flavour Profile

Barrel-aged · Sweet · Chocolatey · Intense

Did You Know?

Blackout Brewing from Cluj-Napoca, Romania is known for pushing barrel-aged stouts to the extreme - Extra Entropy is among the brewery's most extreme releases.

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Four years, one philosophy: more barrel, more depth, more time. Rockmill's anniversary porter isn't a celebration with confetti - it's a celebration with patience.

Expert description of Rockmill 4th Anniversary Aged Imperial Porter

4th Anniversary Aged Imperial Porter is a heavy, deep and celebration-worthy Imperial Porter at 12% from the Polish brewery Rockmill, brewed to mark the brewery's fourth anniversary. It builds on Rockmill's signature style: an uncompromising malt profile, long ageing and an almost dessert-like body, where barrel ageing adds warm notes of vanilla, caramel and dried fruit.

Rockmill is a Polish "gypsy" brewery from Gdańsk with no equipment of its own, instead brewing at established producers to focus fully on ingredients and barrel ageing. This anniversary release is made for enthusiasts who love heavy, barrel-aged porters with depth and complexity.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Massive dark chocolate, roasted malt and burnt sugar, with warm notes of vanilla, caramel and dried fruit from the barrel ageing.

Taste

Full-bodied, creamy and oily - almost liqueur-like - with bold espresso, molasses, dark raisins and bittersweet chocolate.

Finish

Long, intense and lingering, with notes of dark chocolate, toasted oak and a mild spiced warmth.

Specifications

Name: 4th Anniversary
Brewery: Rockmill
Country/Region: Poland
Beer style: Imperial Porter
ABV: 12%
Size: 50 CL
Allergens: Gluten (malt)
Serving suggestion: 12-14°C in a small snifter

Flavour Profile

Creamy · Roasted · Sweet · Intense

Did You Know?

Rockmill typically marks its anniversaries with specially barrel-aged releases rather than ordinary celebratory beers - a tradition that underscores the brewery's focus on slow, patient development over quick releases.

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Some beers are brewed to be drunk. This one is brewed to be savoured slowly, like a liqueur, in a glass warmed by your hand.

Expert description of Rockmill Infinity Rum Barrel Aged Imperial Porter

Infinity Rum Barrel Aged is a powerful, deep and dessert-like Imperial Porter at 12% from the Polish brewery Rockmill. The beer shows how elegantly an imperial porter can develop when given time in rum barrels - the barrels leave a clear mark with notes of brown sugar, vanilla, dried fruit and a light tropical sweetness that lifts the beer's heavy malt profile.

Rockmill is a Polish "gypsy" brewery from Gdańsk that doesn't own its own brewing equipment, instead brewing at established breweries to focus fully on ingredients and barrel ageing. The Infinity series is the brewery's most ambitious expression, aimed at collectors and stout enthusiasts who love heavy, barrel-aged beers with dessert-like depth.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Intense dark chocolate, burnt caramel and roasted malt, with clear traces of brown sugar and vanilla from the rum barrels.

Taste

Full-bodied, creamy and oily, with deep cocoa, espresso, molasses and dark raisins, while the rum barrel's warmth and sweetness give a round, soft finish.

Finish

Long, warm and complex, with lingering notes of rum, dark chocolate and lightly spiced oak.

Specifications

Name: Infinity Rum Barrel Aged
Brewery: Rockmill
Country/Region: Poland
Beer style: Imperial Porter
ABV: 12%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Rum barrels
Allergens: Gluten (malt)
Serving suggestion: 12-14°C in a small snifter

Flavour Profile

Creamy · Roasted · Sweet · Barrel-aged

Did You Know?

Rockmill is what's known as a "gypsy brewery" - a brewery with no equipment of its own, instead renting space at established producers. The model allows for experimentation without investing in equipment, part of what makes the Infinity series' ambitious barrel ageing possible.

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In Glasgow, Tennent's has brewed lager since 1885, and the name is still synonymous with Scottish beer tradition across the country.

Expert description of Tennent's Premium Scotch Lager

Tennent's Premium Scotch Lager is Scotland's best-selling lager and a fixture of the country's beer culture. The brewery in Glasgow has roots going back to 1885, and the recipe has been refined through generations to deliver a fresh, approachable lager with a light malt character.

The lager is brewed with a focus on purity and a clean, crisp finish - a classic Scottish lager style, just as suited to a busy night out as to a quiet moment at home.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Light malt and a hint of grain.

Taste

Fresh and lightly malty, with a balanced sweetness.

Finish

Clean and crisp, without lingering too long.

Specifications

Name: Tennent's Premium Scotch Lager
Brewery: Tennent's
Country/Region: Glasgow, Scotland
Beer Style: Lager
ABV: 5%
Size: 50 CL
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed well chilled, with light food or as a refreshment on its own

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Malty · Light · Refreshing

Did You Know?

Tennent's was one of the first British breweries to put a picture on the can - the iconic red and white can has been part of Scottish popular culture since the 1950s.

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Out in the fields around Hordain, beer has been brewed since 1885, in a small farmhouse brewery where time has almost stood still. But one night something strange crept into the kettles - a black, heavy porter with aliens and planets painted on the label, as if the brewery itself had received a visit from outer space.

Expert description of La Choulette Black Choulette Alien Porter

La Choulette was founded in 1885 by Isly Dubois, a cooper from Hordain in northern France, and is still run today in an old-fashioned, traditional farmhouse style. The brewery is best known for its Bières de Garde, but with Black Choulette Alien Porter it shows a completely different, darker side. Alain Dhaussy took over the brewery in the late 1970s and carried the old craft tradition forward - his grandfather had also been a brewer there.

Black Choulette is a powerful, top-fermented porter at 8%, leaning towards the robust Baltic Porter style. It's deeply roasted at its base with clear vanilla sweetness layered on top, and its round, creamy body makes it one of the more surprising bottles in the brewery's otherwise classic range. The alien and starry-sky label is a welcome wink from a brewery that's otherwise true to the soil beneath its feet.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Heavy and roasted with notes of coffee beans and dark caramel, with a sweet, creamy vanilla aroma lurking behind to soften it all.

Taste

In the mouth you meet roasted coffee and caramelised sugar, sliding into a soft, almost dessert-like vanilla. Some also find a hint of cinnamon in the background.

Finish

Long and creamy with a light sweetness that lingers, while the roasted notes fade slowly away.

Specifications

Name: La Choulette Black Choulette Alien Porter
Brewery: La Choulette
Country/Region: France, Hordain, Hauts-de-France
Beer Style: Porter
ABV: 8%
Size: 33 CL
Fermentation: Top-fermented
Ingredients: Water, malt, hops, yeast, vanilla
Allergens: Gluten (barley/malt)
Serving Suggestion: Served at 10-12°C in a tulip glass, pairs well with dark chocolate, roasted coffee desserts or a strong blue cheese

Flavour Profile

Roasted · Coffee · Vanilla · Creamy · Caramel

Did You Know?

The name "Choulette" comes from an old Ch'ti ball game, where a small wooden ball - the choulette - was struck with a croquet-like mallet. The brewery's beer is named after the game, which is still played in a few places in northern France today.

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In the village of Hordain in northern France, the La Choulette family has brewed beer since 1885 - Brune La Savoureuse is one of the brewery's most characterful takes on French brewing tradition.

Expert description of La Choulette Brune La Savoureuse

La Choulette Brune La Savoureuse is a characterful French specialty beer from the family-owned brewery La Choulette in Hordain, brewed using traditional methods. With its deep, dark colour, full malt profile and warm notes of caramel and roasted grain, it offers an intense, harmonious flavour experience.

The high 7.5% ABV gives the beer a pleasant fullness, making it perfect both for enjoying on its own and as an accompaniment to hearty dishes - an easy choice for beer lovers seeking authentic French brewing craft.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Caramel and roasted grain.

Taste

Full malt profile with warm, sweet caramel tones.

Finish

Intense and harmonious, with a pleasant fullness.

Specifications

Name: Brune La Savoureuse
Brewery: La Choulette
Country/Region: Hordain, France
Beer Style: French Beer
ABV: 7.5%
Size: 33 CL
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 10-12°C, on its own or with hearty stews

Flavour Profile

Malty · Caramel · Full-bodied · Roasted

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La Choulette was founded in 1885 and remains an independent, family-run brewery, brewing both under its own name and for local associations and individuals.

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Boann Distillery's whisky barrels meet Irish stout tradition. Spear is heavy, round and almost liqueur-like in its intensity.

Expert description of Lough Gill Spear Barrel Aged Series 2024

Lough Gill Spear Barrel Aged Series 2024 Irish Imperial Oatmeal Stout is a heavy, full-bodied and deeply complex specialty beer, where Irish stout tradition meets the power of whisky barrels from Boann Distillery. It comes in a 33cl can at 13%, giving a warm, round and almost liqueur-like experience.

As an imperial oatmeal stout, it's built on dark malts, roasted character and the soft, creamy mouthfeel that oats provide. The barrel ageing gives clear layers of vanilla, oak, caramel and a mild whisky warmth that ties the beer together elegantly.

Lough Gill is an Irish brewery that has specialised in barrel-aged specialty releases, where local whisky distilleries like Boann contribute used barrels to the brewery's most powerful beers.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Chocolate, coffee, dark caramel, roasted malt and a light barrel note.

Taste

Dense and silky with deep tones of dark chocolate, toffee, coffee and dried fruit.

Finish

Rounded and warm, where both malt and barrel stand out clearly.

Specifications

Name: Spear
Brewery: Lough Gill
Country/Region: Ireland
Beer style: Irish Imperial Oatmeal Stout
ABV: 13%
Size: 33 CL
Other: Aged on used whisky barrels from Boann Distillery
Serving suggestion: 10-12°C in a wide snifter glass

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Barrel-aged · Roasted · Creamy

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Boann Distillery, whose barrels are used for Spear, is one of the newer Irish whisky distilleries, located by the river Boyne - a collaboration that shows the growing cross-pollination between Irish whisky and craft beer.

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In Budapest, three friends experiment with ingredients and recipes under the name Mad Scientist - the Tiny Barrel series is their platform for the most barrel-aged and experimental stouts.

Expert description of Mad Scientist Tiny Barrel Project The All Knowing Rum

Mad Scientist Tiny Barrel Project The All Knowing Rum is a powerful, barrel-aged imperial stout from the Hungarian brewery Mad Scientist in Budapest, where deep roasted malt notes meet warm, sweet nuances from rum barrels. The brewery was founded in 2016 by Csaba Tarján, Tamás Szilágyi and Gergő Závodszky, who wanted to experiment with ingredients and recipes and create daring beers that stand out.

The beer offers an intense, complex flavour experience with dark chocolate, dried fruit and a distinctive spirit-like character that gives it a luxurious, deep expression - an easy choice for anyone who loves heavy, barrel-aged stouts with plenty of depth and personality.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Rum, dark chocolate and dried fruit.

Taste

Roasted malt and rum sweetness in a full, spirit-forward body.

Finish

Luxurious and deep, with lingering rum warmth.

Specifications

Name: Tiny Barrel Project The All Knowing Rum
Brewery: Mad Scientist
Country/Region: Budapest, Hungary
Beer Style: Imperial Stout
ABV: 13.5%
Size: 33 CL
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed in small glasses at 12-14°C, with dark chocolate or a strong cheese

Flavour Profile

Roasted · Spirit-forward · Full-bodied · Sweet

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Mad Scientist was founded in 2016 by three friends in Budapest who wanted to challenge traditional brewing with daring, experimental recipes.

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Honey, roasted nuts and dark chocolate in one bottle - Moersleutel goes after the dessert table again, this time with a warm, nutty angle.

Expert description of Moersleutel Extravagant Nuts Honey Pastry Stout

Moersleutel Extravagant Nuts Honey Pastry Stout is a rich, sweet imperial stout from the Dutch brewery Moersleutel Craft Brewery in Alkmaar, with clear notes of honey, roasted nuts and dark chocolate. Its full, dessert-like character makes it ideal as a meal-ender or a luxurious beer for slow enjoyment.

With its creamy body and warming 12% ABV, it delivers an intense, well-balanced flavour experience that pastry stout fans will appreciate.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Honey, roasted nuts and dark chocolate.

Taste

Sweet and full-bodied, with warm nutty tones and a creamy body.

Finish

Intense and well-balanced, with lingering nutty sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Moersleutel Extravagant Nuts Honey Pastry Stout
Brewery: Moersleutel
Country/Region: Alkmaar, Netherlands
Beer Style: Imperial Stout
ABV: 12%
Size: 44 CL
Allergens: Gluten and traces of nuts
Best Before: 11/12/2027
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed in small glasses at 10-12°C, as a dessert or with dark chocolate

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Nutty · Full-bodied · Dessert-like

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The Moersleutel brothers build much of their own brewing equipment themselves, which has earned them the nickname "beer engineers" in the Dutch craft beer scene.

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In Lembeek outside Brussels, Boon has aged lambic in oak barrels for decades, and to mark the brewery's 50th anniversary they have blended some of their finest barrels into a celebration in bottle form.

Expert description of Boon Mariage Parfait Golden Anniversary Edition

Mariage Parfait is Boon's prestige range of spontaneously fermented lambic, and the Golden Anniversary Edition was created specifically to mark the brewery's 50th anniversary. Boon holds the world's largest lambic stock, over 2.1 million litres spread across 161 oak barrels, and this edition is blended with respect for the classic geuze tradition, uniting young and older lambics in a single bottle.

The high strength of 10% adds extra intensity and body, without compromising the tart, wine-like character that defines spontaneously fermented beer. The barrel ageing contributes subtle wood notes and a structure that lifts the beer beyond an everyday geuze.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Ripe fruit, citrus and oak, seasoned with a light, fresh tartness.

Taste

Full and powerful with green apples, stone fruit and a wine-like depth, carried by a well-balanced acidity.

Finish

Long, fresh and lingering with a combination of fruit, acidity and a light dryness.

Specifications

Name: Mariage Parfait Golden Anniversary Edition
Brewery: Brouwerij Boon
Country/Region: Lembeek, Belgium
Beer Style: Geuze (Lambic Blend)
ABV: 10%
Size: 2 x 375 ML
Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 8-10°C in a tulip glass, ideal as an anniversary gift

Flavour Profile

Tart · Fruity · Wine-like · Full-bodied

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Boon holds the world's largest lambic stock, with over 2.1 million litres spread across 161 oak barrels, giving the brewery unmatched ability to compose complex blends like this anniversary edition.

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Delirium Black has met the barrel - the result is a deep, near-black limited edition with ruby-red hues and a wine-like complexity that collectors will love.

Expert description of Huyghe Delirium Barrel Aged Black Limited Edition

This special release from the Belgian Huyghe brewery is a powerful, exclusive variant of Delirium Black, aged in selected barrels to add extra depth and complexity. As part of the Delirium Barrel Aged series, it's produced in limited quantities and aimed at collectors and beer enthusiasts wanting a unique experience of the brewery's dark, full-bodied style.

Delirium Barrel Aged Black Limited Edition is a beer that combines the classic Belgian dark ale with the sophisticated character of barrel ageing. The high alcohol strength gives it intensity and structure, while the complex flavour layers make it well suited both for enjoying on its own and as an accompaniment to hearty dishes or chocolate desserts.

This release is produced in limited numbers and represents Huyghe's continued commitment to exploring new dimensions of their iconic Delirium series - a dark ale with extra depth, exclusivity and collectability.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Dark chocolate, coffee, dried fruit and spiced oak from the barrel ageing.

Taste

Full and powerful, with layers of caramel, cocoa, roasted malts and a wine-like depth.

Finish

Long, warm and lingering, with dark fruit, wood notes and a subtle dryness.

Specifications

Name: Delirium Barrel Aged Black
Brewery: Brouwerij Huyghe
Country/Region: Melle, Belgium
Beer Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale (Barrel Aged)
ABV: 11.5%
Size: 75 CL
EAN: 5412186005574
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 10-12°C, on its own or with hearty dishes and chocolate desserts

Flavour Profile

Barrel-aged · Complex · Full-bodied · Dark

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The Delirium Barrel Aged series is Huyghe's platform for exploring how different barrel types can add new dimensions to their classic Delirium beers, with each release produced in limited quantities.

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The classic Delirium Blond has met the wooden barrel - the result is a 2024 vintage release with extra depth for collectors and enthusiasts.

Expert description of Huyghe Delirium Barrel Aged Blond Limited Edition

This special release from the Belgian Huyghe brewery is an exclusive variant of the iconic Delirium Blond, aged in selected barrels to add extra depth and complexity. The 2024 edition marks another milestone in the series of limited releases, where the brewery experiments with barrel ageing to highlight new nuances in the beer's character.

Delirium Barrel Aged Blond Limited Edition 2024 is a beer for collectors and enthusiasts who want to experience a new dimension of Huyghe's iconic blond. The high alcohol strength and barrel ageing give it an intense, sophisticated profile, making it well suited both for enjoying on its own and as an accompaniment to hearty dishes.

This release is produced in limited quantities and represents the brewery's continued commitment to exploring the possibilities of barrel ageing - a blond ale with extra depth and exclusivity.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Vanilla, oak, spices and a subtle fruitiness from fermentation.

Taste

Full and powerful, where the classic Delirium Blond meets depth from the barrel ageing, with layers of caramel and ripe fruit.

Finish

Long and lingering, with sweetness, wood notes and a light dryness.

Specifications

Name: Delirium Barrel Aged Blond
Brewery: Brouwerij Huyghe
Country/Region: Melle, Belgium
Beer Style: Blond Ale (Barrel Aged)
ABV: 11.5%
Size: 75 CL
EAN: 5412186007301
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 10-12°C, on its own or with hearty dishes

Flavour Profile

Barrel-aged · Complex · Full-bodied · Fruity

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Delirium Blond is one of the most famous Belgian blond ales in the world, known for its iconic pink elephant, and this barrel-aged release is a rare chance to experience the classic in a completely new interpretation.

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Nitro-pour gives it the creamy finesse. Black Marble Stout is the classic Irish stout, poured with a modern twist.

Expert description of Sullivan's Nitro Pour Black Marble Stout

Sullivan's Brewing Company presents Black Marble Stout as a classic Irish stout with modern finesse. This release is canned with nitro-pour, giving a silky, creamy mouthfeel that highlights the beer's depth and balance. At 5.1% ABV, it's an approachable, harmonious stout, perfect for everyday enjoyment as well as pairing with heartier dishes.

Sullivan's Brewing Company is based in Kilkenny, Ireland, with roots dating back to 1702 - a brewery that has been revived across generations and today combines Irish tradition with modern brewing technique.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Roasted notes of malt, coffee and cocoa with a hint of caramel and dark fruit.

Taste

Soft and rounded with layers of chocolate, coffee and roasted grain, carried by a creamy texture from the nitro-pour.

Finish

Silky and lingering with dark chocolate and a lightly dry finish.

Specifications

Name: Nitro Pour Black Marble Stout
Brewery: Sullivan's Brewing Company
Country/Region: Ireland, Kilkenny
Beer style: Irish Stout (nitro-pour)
ABV: 5.1%
Size: 44 CL
Serving suggestion: 6-8°C in a nitro glass or pint glass

Flavour Profile

Roasted · Creamy · Malty · Balanced

Did You Know?

The nitro-pour technique uses nitrogen instead of carbon dioxide to carbonate the beer, giving the characteristic, extremely fine bubbles and the ultra-creamy, almost velvety texture that classic Irish stouts are known for.

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180 years have passed since Fuller, Smith & Turner first tapped beer at the Griffin Brewery on the banks of the Thames in Chiswick. To mark the anniversary, the brewery dug into its history books and recreated a classic porter that tastes like the very foundation of English brewing craft.

Expert description of Fuller's 180th Anniversary Porter 2025

This porter is brewed as a direct tribute to Fuller's 180th anniversary and is part of a limited collector's set alongside a Vintage Ale and an Imperial Stout marking the same milestone. It is brewed at the Griffin Brewery in Chiswick, where a brewhouse has stood since the 1600s, combining classic English porter style with modern brewing finesse.

Malt is the driving force here: deeply roasted grains deliver cocoa, caramel and dark fruit, while a restrained hop bitterness keeps everything tight and stops it turning cloying. The result is a full-bodied, balanced porter that can be enjoyed now or set aside to mature.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Roasted malt, dark chocolate and coffee, with a hint of caramel and dark fruit in the background.

Taste

Round and complex with layers of cocoa, liquorice and caramel, seasoned with a hint of subtle spice and carried by a soft malt profile.

Finish

Long and harmonious with dark chocolate and roasted character, fading into a lightly wine-like finish.

Specifications

Name: Fuller's 180th Anniversary Porter 2025
Brewery: Fuller's
Country/Region: Chiswick, London, England
Beer Style: Porter
ABV: 7%
Size: 50 CL
Fermentation: Bottle conditioned
Allergens: Barley malt
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 12-14°C, pairs well with dark chocolate or strong cheese

Flavour Profile

Roasted · Chocolate · Caramel · Full-bodied

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Fuller's 180th Anniversary Porter is part of a three-bottle collector's set alongside a Vintage Ale and an Imperial Stout, all brewed to mark the brewery's 180 years at the Griffin Brewery.

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Since 1997, Fuller's has brewed a new edition of Vintage Ale every year - a bottle conditioned strong ale where the recipe changes from year to year, while the ambition of a vintage marker in bottle form stays the same.

Expert description of Fuller's Vintage Ale 2025

Fuller's Vintage Ale 2025 is an exclusive vintage ale brewed at Fuller's Griffin Brewery in London. The series has released a new recipe every year since 1997, and the 2025 edition marks another chapter in this tradition-rich line. At 8.4% ABV, it is a powerful, bottle conditioned strong ale, made for both immediate enjoyment and cellaring.

As a bottle conditioned beer, Vintage Ale continues to develop in the bottle after packaging, and many collectors keep several vintages to compare how each recipe matures over time. This makes the series a popular collector's item among English beer enthusiasts.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Fruity notes of red berries and citrus, with a hint of molasses.

Taste

Full and round with layers of caramel, malt and spice, balanced by a restrained bitterness.

Finish

Long and harmonious with sweetness and freshness that develops further with ageing.

Specifications

Name: Vintage Ale 2025
Brewery: Fuller's
Country/Region: London, England
Beer Style: Limited Edition Strong Ale
ABV: 8.4%
Size: 50 CL
Fermentation: Bottle conditioned
Allergens: Barley malt
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 12-14°C, pairs well with spiced game or aged cheese

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Spiced · Caramel · Full-bodied

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Fuller's Vintage Ale has been released with a new recipe every year since 1997, making it one of the longest running vintage ale series from an English brewery.

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There's a version of Caribbean Chocolate Cake for those who don't want the chocolate wrapped in anything at all. This is it.

Expert description of Siren CCC Dark Chocolate Caribbean Chocolate Cake Tropical Stout

Dark Chocolate Caribbean Chocolate Cake is a Tropical Stout at 7.4% from Siren Craft Brew, and the most intense, bitter-sweet variant in the CCC series. Dark chocolate takes centre stage here, backed by coffee, caramel and roasted nuts, while the tropical dimension provides freshness and a counterpoint to the beer's bold, oily body.

Siren Craft Brew was founded in 2013 by Darron Anley in Finchampstead, Berkshire, and has built an international reputation for experimental, flavour-intense specialty beers. The Dark Chocolate edition of Caribbean Chocolate Cake is aimed at the seasoned stout drinker who wants a more complex, bitter experience than the softer Milk Chocolate variant.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Rich aroma of dark chocolate, cocoa and roasted notes, with a hint of vanilla and tropical fruit.

Taste

Bold and oily with layers of dark chocolate, coffee, caramel and roasted nuts, where the tropical dimension gives freshness while the chocolate's bitterness adds depth.

Finish

Long and intense, with dark chocolate, a light barrel note and a lingering tropical sweetness.

Specifications

Name: CCC Dark Chocolate Caribbean Chocolate Cake
Brewery: Siren Craft Brew
Country/Region: England
Beer style: Tropical Stout
ABV: 7.4%
Size: 330 ML
Ingredients: Malted barley, oats, hops, yeast, water, lactose
Allergens: Gluten (barley, oats), lactose
Serving suggestion: 10-14°C in a wide tulip glass or snifter

Flavour Profile

Roasted · Bitter · Creamy · Intense

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Where the Milk Chocolate edition is built to be approachable, the Dark Chocolate version is Siren's answer for the experienced stout drinker - a deliberately bolder, more bitter take on the same base recipe.

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Some stouts come with sharp edges. This one arrives like liquid milk chocolate - soft, sweet and easy to fall for.

Expert description of Siren CCC Milk Chocolate Caribbean Chocolate Cake Tropical Stout

Milk Chocolate Caribbean Chocolate Cake is a Tropical Stout at 7.4% from Siren Craft Brew, and the softest, most approachable edition in the CCC series. Here, the creamy sweetness of milk chocolate takes centre stage, backed by cocoa, vanilla and a hint of tropical fruit, while the body stays round and balanced rather than heavy.

Siren Craft Brew was founded in 2013 by Darron Anley in Finchampstead, Berkshire, and has since built a reputation as one of the UK's most experimental breweries. The Caribbean Chocolate Cake series is the brewery's answer to the perfect dessert beer, and this edition is designed to be the most immediately approachable of them.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Sweet notes of milk chocolate, cocoa and vanilla, with a light hint of tropical fruit.

Taste

Creamy and silky with layers of chocolate, caramel, coconut and roasted nuts, where the tropical dimension gives a fresh counterpoint to the sweetness.

Finish

Harmonious and lingering, with chocolate, a light barrel note and a tropical sweetness on the way out.

Specifications

Name: CCC Milk Chocolate Caribbean Chocolate Cake
Brewery: Siren Craft Brew
Country/Region: England
Beer style: Tropical Stout
ABV: 7.4%
Size: 330 ML
Ingredients: Malted barley, oats, hops, yeast, water, lactose
Allergens: Gluten (barley, oats), lactose
Serving suggestion: 10-14°C in a wide tulip glass or snifter

Flavour Profile

Creamy · Sweet · Roasted · Fruity

Did You Know?

The Caribbean Chocolate Cake series comes in several editions, with Milk Chocolate deliberately brewed as the softest and most approachable - a counterweight to the more intense, barrel-aged original.

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There's beer, and then there's beer that has spent time breathing inside a used bourbon barrel. Siren's Caribbean Chocolate Cake is the latter - dark chocolate and caramel, slow and heavy, like a dessert that insists on being savoured.

Expert description of Siren CCC Caribbean Chocolate Cake Barrel Aged Tropical Stout

Caribbean Chocolate Cake Barrel Aged is a rich Tropical Stout at 8.4% from the English brewery Siren Craft Brew. The base beer is conditioned on staves from used bourbon barrels, adding caramel, vanilla and a distinct oak character on top of the already rich flavours of dark chocolate, cocoa and roasted nuts - a luxurious, intense experience for anyone after a deep, sophisticated stout.

Siren Craft Brew was founded in 2013 by Darron Anley in Finchampstead, Berkshire, and has since won international recognition for its experimental approach to flavour, including several titles as one of the UK's best breweries. The Caribbean Chocolate Cake series has become something of a flagship for the brewery, showing just how far a stout can be stretched with barrel ageing and tropical notes.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Dark chocolate and cocoa meet sweet vanilla and a distinct hint of bourbon and oak.

Taste

Rich and oily with layers of dark chocolate, roasted nuts and caramel, where the barrel ageing adds a warm, sweet oak character and a light tropical depth.

Finish

Long, sweet and lightly warming, with a lingering echo of chocolate and barrel.

Specifications

Name: CCC Caribbean Chocolate Cake Barrel Aged
Brewery: Siren Craft Brew
Country/Region: England
Beer style: Barrel Aged Tropical Stout
ABV: 8.4%
Size: 330 ML
Cask type: Staves from used bourbon barrels
Ingredients: Malted barley, oats, hops, yeast, water, lactose
Allergens: Gluten (barley, oats), lactose
Best before: 23/10/2026
Serving suggestion: 10-14°C in a wide tulip glass or snifter

Flavour Profile

Creamy · Roasted · Sweet · Barrel-aged

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Caribbean Chocolate Cake is named after a classic Caribbean chocolate cake tradition, and Siren has since released several variants of the same base recipe - including milk and dark chocolate versions - with this barrel-aged edition considered the most intense in the series.

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In Sierre in the Swiss Valais valley, Hoppy People experiments with their Zebra series, where each batch is aged in its own unique barrel - Zebra III is the third chapter in this story.

Expert description of Hoppy People Zebra III Barrel Aged Imperial Stout

Hoppy People Zebra III is an extremely powerful barrel-aged Imperial Stout at a full 16.6% from the Swiss brewery Hoppy People in Sierre. Zebra III is the third release in their experimental Zebra series, where each batch is unique and aged in different barrels. This version is a barrel-aged stout with massive alcohol strength and deep complexity, brewed to impress with both power and finesse.

The beer has a jet-black colour and thick head, and the aroma offers roasted malt, dark chocolate, vanilla, oak and spirit warmth. The flavour is intense and layered with notes of burnt caramel, coffee and dried fruit, balanced by a silky mouthfeel and long finish. The barrel ageing adds depth and a subtle wine-like character.

Zebra III isn't a beer for beginners - it's made for those seeking maximum intensity and complexity in their stout. It's perfect as a dessert beer, for sharing or as the centrepiece of a beer tasting.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Roasted malt, dark chocolate, vanilla and oak.

Taste

Burnt caramel, coffee and dried fruit, in a silky, intense body.

Finish

Long and wine-like, with lingering spirit warmth.

Specifications

Name: Zebra III
Brewery: Hoppy People
Country/Region: Sierre, Switzerland
Beer Style: Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
ABV: 16.6%
Size: 33 CL
Allergens: Contains barley malt
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 12-14°C, as a dessert or for sharing at a beer tasting

Flavour Profile

Barrel-aged · Intense · Wine-like · Complex

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Hoppy People's Zebra series is named after the random, striped pattern of barrel types the brewery uses for each batch, making every release unique and unpredictable.

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Plum brandy barrels aren't the most obvious pairing for an imperial stout - but that daring choice is exactly what defines Frontaal's acclaimed Legacy series.

Expert description of Frontaal Brewing Co Legacy no 9 Imperial Stout

Frontaal Legacy No.9 is an exclusive barrel-aged Imperial Stout at 10.5% ABV, canned in 33 cl and developed as part of Frontaal's acclaimed Legacy series. The beer is matured in barrels that previously held plum brandy, adding an elegant fruitiness and wine-like depth to the dark, powerful stout base.

This limited edition beer from Frontaal Brewing Co in Breda, Netherlands, offers a jet-black colour and dense head. The aroma is complex with notes of roasted malt, dried fruit, oak and a discreet sweetness from the brandy. The flavour is full and balanced with dark chocolate, warm alcohol tones and a soft, fruity finish.

Legacy No.9 is perfect as a dessert beer or with strong cheeses and should be enjoyed at 10-12°C for the optimal flavour experience. The series is known for its experimental approach to barrel ageing and offers unique flavour variants for the discerning stout enthusiast.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Roasted malt, dried fruit, oak and a discreet brandy sweetness.

Taste

Dark chocolate and warm alcohol tones, with a soft, fruity finish.

Finish

Full and balanced, with lingering wine-like depth.

Specifications

Name: Legacy No.9
Brewery: Frontaal Brewing Co
Country/Region: Breda, Netherlands
Beer Style: Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
ABV: 10.5%
Size: 33 CL
Allergens: Contains barley
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 10-12°C, as a dessert or with strong cheeses

Flavour Profile

Barrel-aged · Fruity · Full-bodied · Wine-like

Did You Know?

Frontaal's Legacy series is known for experimenting with unusual barrel types, and plum brandy barrels are a rare choice that gives the stout a completely unique fruitiness rarely seen in the style.

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