In Kerava north of Helsinki, Factory Brewing brews beer with the same precision a skilled barista brings to coffee - the Barista series is the proof.

Expert description of Factory Brewing Barista Series #4 Imperial Stout

Factory Brewing Barista Series #4 is an imperial stout made for coffee enthusiasts who want a beer with the same depth, warmth and aromatic intensity as a professionally brewed cup of specialty coffee. This 12% stout from the Finnish brewery Factory Brewing (part of ETKO Brewing) is brewed in collaboration with Good Life Coffee, where the brewers hand-picked Primavera beans from Colombia to define the beer's character.

The aroma opens with strong notes of espresso, dark chocolate and roasted malt. The flavour is deep and layered: first intense coffee, then bitter cocoa, caramelised malts and a rounding sweetness that balances the high alcohol strength. The mouthfeel is thick, creamy and full - exactly as a barista-style imperial stout should be.

The coffee is roasted slightly above medium, giving a darker profile that melts perfectly into the beer's chocolate, caramel and roasted malt base. The result is a stout that feels like a liquid coffee dessert: intense, aromatic and with a long finish of espresso and dark chocolate.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Espresso, dark chocolate and roasted malt.

Taste

Intense coffee and bitter cocoa, rounded by caramelised malts.

Finish

Long, with lingering espresso and dark chocolate.

Specifications

Name: Barista Series #4
Brewery: Factory Brewing / ETKO Brewing
Country/Region: Kerava, Finland
Beer Style: Imperial Stout
ABV: 12%
Size: 44 CL
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, rye, coffee, hops, yeast
Allergens: Contains barley and rye
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed in small glasses at 10-12°C, as a dessert or with dark chocolate

Flavour Profile

Coffee · Roasted · Full-bodied · Dessert-like

Did You Know?

Factory Brewing's Barista series is created in collaboration with a different coffee roaster for each release, meaning every entry in the series has its own unique coffee character.

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Stauning barrels, warm spices and a full-bodied imperial porter. Barrel Aged Jule-Blend is made for the long, dark winter evenings.

Expert description of Fanø Bryghus Barrel Aged Jule-Blend

Barrel Aged Jule-Blend is a powerful and complex Christmas beer from Fanø Bryghus at 11.5% ABV, aged in whisky barrels and brewed with warm spices and coffee. This imperial porter is aged for four months on Stauning Whisky barrels, adding depth and complexity. The beer has a dark, dense colour with an aroma of roasted coffee, dark chocolate, vanilla and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.

The taste is full-bodied and warm with notes of liquorice, wood and dried fruit, and the alcohol is well integrated, supporting the sweet, spiced profile. The mouthfeel is oily and soft, and the finish is long and rounded with a pleasant warmth. The beer works well as a dessert beer, with strong cheeses, or as a slow sip by the fireplace.

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, vanilla and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.

Taste

Full-bodied and warm with liquorice, wood and dried fruit, supported by well-integrated alcohol.

Finish

Long and rounded with a pleasant warmth from the whisky barrels.

Specifications

Name: Barrel Aged Jule-Blend
Brewery: Fanø Bryghus
Country/Region: Denmark, Fanø
Beer style: Imperial Porter / Christmas Beer
ABV: 11.5%
Size: 50 CL
Ingredients: Water, malt, hops, yeast, spices, coffee
Allergens: Malt
Serving suggestion: 12-14°C in a wide snifter glass

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Roasted · Barrel-aged · Creamy

Did You Know?

Jule-Blend is aged on barrels from Stauning Whisky, one of Denmark's best-known whisky distilleries, giving the beer a distinctly Danish barrel character.

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Stauning barrels, maple and a dark, intense character. Black Wedding 2026 is the youngest release of the Wedding series' darkest member.

Expert description of Fanø Bryghus Black Wedding 2026

Black Wedding 2026 is a dark and intense imperial stout from Fanø Bryghus, delivering a deeply complex, flavour-rich experience. At a powerful 13.5% ABV, this is a beer made for those who appreciate deep, roasted malt notes combined with a silky mouthfeel and a long, warming finish. Black Wedding is part of the classic Wedding series and has been aged on Stauning Whisky barrels for up to 18 months.

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, with a light hint of toasted oak as well as caramel and vanilla 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 a mild maple sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Black Wedding 2026
Brewery: Fanø Bryghus
Country/Region: Denmark, Fanø
Beer style: Imperial Stout
ABV: 13.5%
Size: 50 CL
Allergens: Malt, lactose
Best before: 30/01/2035
Serving suggestion: Enjoy slowly, ideally lightly chambered, in a wide snifter glass

Flavour Profile

Roasted · Barrel-aged · Creamy · Sweet

Did You Know?

Black Wedding is aged on barrels from Stauning Whisky, the same Danish distillery used for Barrel Aged Jule-Blend, giving several of Fanø Bryghus' barrel-aged beers a shared Danish barrel character.

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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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The name means "challenge accepted" - and that's exactly what Défi Accepté is. A saison unafraid to go its own way.

Expert description of Fanø Bryghus Défi Accepté

Défi Accepté is an exciting, spiced saison, brewed in collaboration between Fanø Bryghus, Anders Kissmeyer and René Hansen. The straw-coloured beer is fermented with a unique combination of saison and kveik yeast, giving it extra depth and character. The result is a beer with complex notes of citrus, green pepper and noble hops, rounded off by a fresh lemon acidity and a lightly spiced finish.

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

Citrus, green pepper and a hint of spiced hop character.

Taste

Fresh lemon acidity meets green pepper and noble hops, with a lightly spiced character from the fermentation.

Finish

Dry, spiced and refreshing with a lingering citrus note.

Specifications

Name: Défi Accepté
Brewery: Fanø Bryghus
Country/Region: Denmark, Fanø
Beer style: Saison
ABV: 7.3%
IBU: 29
Size: 75 CL
Malt: Malt
Fermentation: Saison and kveik yeast
Allergens: Malt
Best before: 01/01/2027
EAN: 5704250002610
Serving suggestion: 8-10°C in a tulip glass

Flavour Profile

Tart · Spiced · Fruity · Hoppy

Did You Know?

Défi Accepté is brewed in collaboration with the well-known Danish brewing figure Anders Kissmeyer, one of the pioneers behind the modern Danish craft beer wave.

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Some beers are brewed for a party. Family Tradition is brewed for a quiet evening, when time is in no hurry to go anywhere.

Expert description of Fanø Bryghus Family Tradition

Family Tradition is a powerful and complex Imperial Baltic Porter from Fanø Bryghus, brewed on a rich, dark malt base that gives it a deep colour and an intense flavour profile. At 13% ABV this is the imperial version of the classic Baltic Porter style, reinforced with an extra dimension of warmth and fullness.

The beer has been left to age in wooden barrels, which adds subtle notes of vanilla, caramel and a light smokiness. The barrel ageing also gives it a silky texture and highlights the roasted malt and chocolate-like flavours. Family Tradition is ideal as a specialty beer for special occasions, or as a finish to a meal alongside grilled meat, dark chocolate or cheese.

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

Dark chocolate, coffee and caramel, with a faint hint of smoke and oak.

Taste

A harmonious blend of dark chocolate, coffee and caramel with a light oak undertone.

Finish

Mild alcohol warmth, well balanced despite the strength, with lingering notes of roasted malt.

Specifications

Name: Family Tradition
Brewery: Fanø Bryghus
Country/Region: Denmark, Fanø
Beer style: Imperial Baltic Porter
ABV: 13%
Size: 50 CL
Malt: Dark malt base
Allergens: Malt
Best before: 30/01/2035
Serving suggestion: 12-14°C in a wide snifter glass

Flavour Profile

Roasted · Barrel-aged · Creamy · Sweet

Did You Know?

The Baltic Porter style originates from the Russian Empire's export of powerful porter beers to the Baltic Sea countries in the 18th and 19th centuries - Family Tradition is a modern, Danish interpretation of that legacy.

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Named after the Wadden Sea that surrounds Fanø - dark, bold and just as unforgiving as the nature it honours.

Expert description of Fanø Bryghus Fanø Vadehav Brown Ale

Fanø Vadehav is a dark, bold Brown Ale at 6.5% from Fanø Bryghus, brewed in honour of Fanø's nature and the surrounding Wadden Sea. The beer has a medium-dry taste that fills the palate and warms the body - a solid, uncomplicated Brown Ale without unnecessary frills.

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 malt with a hint of caramel and dried fruit.

Taste

Medium-dry and full-bodied with roasted malt, nuts and a light sweetness.

Finish

Warm and dry, with a pleasant, rounded bitterness.

Specifications

Name: Fanø Vadehav
Brewery: Fanø Bryghus
Country/Region: Denmark
Beer style: Brown Ale
ABV: 6.5%
Size: 50 CL
Malt: Barley malt
Allergens: Gluten (barley)
Best before: 30/04/2026
EAN: 5704250000074
Serving suggestion: 8-10°C in a wide beer glass or pint glass

Flavour Profile

Malty · Roasted · Nutty · Dry

Did You Know?

The Wadden Sea around Fanø is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important wetlands in Europe - a natural heritage that Fanø Bryghus often draws on when naming its beers.

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Rum barrels, cocoa and 18 months in the dark. Gorm The Old is Fanø Bryghus' take on a stout that's in no hurry at all.

Expert description of Fanø Bryghus Gorm The Old Imperial Chocolate Stout Aged in Fanø Skibsrom Barrels

Gorm The Old is a powerful and complex Imperial Chocolate Stout from Fanø Bryghus' "Danish Imperials Series". The beer is brewed with lactose and conditioned on cocoa nibs and vanilla beans, before spending over 18 months in barrels from Fanø Skibsrom rum. The barrel ageing adds deep notes of chocolate, oak and rum, resulting in a stout with both sweetness and character.

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

Dark chocolate, rum and vanilla, with a hint of oak from the barrel.

Taste

Cocoa and caramelised sugar meet rum and a light acidity from the cocoa nibs, with a creamy, full body.

Finish

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

Specifications

Name: Gorm The Old Imperial Chocolate Stout Aged in Fanø Skibsrom Barrels
Brewery: Fanø Bryghus
Country/Region: Denmark, Fanø
Beer style: Imperial Stout
ABV: 13.1%
Size: 75 CL
Malt: Barley malt
Ingredients: Lactose, cocoa nibs, vanilla beans
Allergens: Barley malt, lactose
Best before: 30/12/2030
EAN: 5704250000173
Serving suggestion: 12-14°C in a wide snifter glass

Flavour Profile

Roasted · Sweet · Barrel-aged · Creamy

Did You Know?

Gorm The Old is named after the Danish Viking king and is part of Fanø Bryghus' "Danish Imperials Series" - a range of barrel-aged specialty beers drawing their names and character from Danish history.

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Coffee, cinnamon and vanilla pods - it sounds like a recipe for Christmas cake, but it's actually an Imperial Porter from Fanø, brewed to celebrate another year gone by.

Expert description of Fanø Bryghus Imperial Jule Porter

Imperial Jule Porter is a spiced Imperial Porter at 9.8% from Fanø Bryghus, brewed with coffee and cinnamon and then aged on whole Arabica coffee beans and Polynesian vanilla pods. The result is a beer with clear, warm aromas of cinnamon, chocolate and coffee, where vanilla intertwines with coffee and cinnamon in the taste.

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

Cinnamon, dark chocolate and freshly brewed coffee in a warm, inviting combination.

Taste

Vanilla intertwined with coffee and cinnamon, supported by a deep, roasted malt base.

Finish

Warm and spiced with a lingering coffee bitterness and a hint of vanilla.

Specifications

Name: Imperial Jule Porter
Brewery: Fanø Bryghus
Country/Region: Denmark
Beer style: Imperial Spiced Porter
ABV: 9.8%
Size: 50 CL
Ingredients: Malted barley, coffee beans, vanilla pods, cinnamon, hops, yeast, water
Allergens: Gluten (barley)
Best before: 30/06/2030
EAN: 5704250001866
Serving suggestion: 10-14°C in a wide tulip glass or snifter

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Roasted · Sweet · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

Fanø Bryghus ages Imperial Jule Porter on whole coffee beans and vanilla pods rather than essences or extracts - a slower and more expensive method that produces a cleaner, more natural flavour.

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Red wine barrels, coffee and a full year in the quiet. Red Wedding 2023 proves an imperial stout can still be smooth.

Expert description of Fanø Bryghus Red Wedding 2023

Red Wedding 2023 is an Imperial Stout from Fanø Bryghus, brewed with coffee and lactose and aged on used red wine barrels for just over a year. Despite the high ABV, the beer is surprisingly smooth and easy to drink, with an aroma of coffee, chocolate, candied figs, wine, vanilla and oak.

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

Coffee, dark chocolate and candied figs, with winey tones and vanilla from the barrel.

Taste

Coffee and chocolate meet the red wine's fruitiness, rounded off by vanilla and a light oak undertone.

Finish

Smooth and easy-drinking, with lingering notes of fig and wine.

Specifications

Name: Red Wedding 2023
Brewery: Fanø Bryghus
Country/Region: Denmark, Fanø
Beer style: Imperial Stout
ABV: 13.5%
Size: 50 CL
Ingredients: Coffee, lactose
Allergens: Malt, lactose
Serving suggestion: 12-14°C in a wide snifter glass

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Roasted · Barrel-aged · Fruity

Did You Know?

Red Wedding is aged on used red wine barrels, giving it a different, more fruity and winey character than its sister releases White and Black Wedding, which use port and whisky barrels.

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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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Baked apple, vanilla cream and a hint of cinnamon. Silent Bite is the Christmas beer that tastes more like baking than the bar.

Expert description of Fanø Bryghus Silent Bite Apple Crumble Wheat Ale

Silent Bite Apple Crumble Wheat Ale is a soft, dessert-inspired Christmas beer at 4.2% from Fanø Bryghus, brewed with apple, vanilla and cinnamon. Silent Bite is a wheat ale with a Christmas character, created as a tribute to Danish winter cosiness and baking. The beer has a light golden colour and a soft, white head.

The aroma is full and inviting with notes of baked apple, vanilla cream and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The taste balances sweetness and spice in a silky style reminiscent of classic apple crumble. The mouthfeel is light and round, and the 4.2% ABV makes it a fresh, approachable Christmas beer.

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

Baked apple, vanilla cream and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.

Taste

Soft apple and vanilla meet spice in a silky, apple-crumble-like style.

Finish

Light and round with a lingering, cosy spice character.

Specifications

Name: Silent Bite Apple Crumble Wheat Ale
Brewery: Fanø Bryghus
Country/Region: Denmark, Fanø
Beer style: Wheat Ale / Christmas Beer
ABV: 4.2%
Size: 50 CL
Malt: Barley malt, wheat malt
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, wheat malt, apple, vanilla, cinnamon
Allergens: Malt, wheat
Serving suggestion: 6-8°C in a wheat beer glass or tulip glass

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Spiced · Fruity · Light

Did You Know?

The name "Silent Bite" plays on "Silent Night" and classic Danish Christmas cosiness - a beer meant as a dessert-like, comforting finish to the Christmas lunch rather than a powerful party beer.

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Five years in whisky barrels, another year in steel tank - Six Years Time isn't a beer Fanø Bryghus rushed.

Expert description of Fanø Bryghus Six Years Time Old Ale

Six Years Time is a complex and deep Old Ale at 9.7% from Fanø Bryghus, aged five years in American whisky barrels and then blended with fresh beer and matured for another year in steel tank. The long process produces a beer with notes of caramel, toffee, figs and a light tartness from wild bacteria - a unique and well-balanced experience that shows what time can do for a beer.

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

Caramel, toffee and dried figs, with a hint of whisky and a lightly tart undertone.

Taste

Deep and complex with caramel, dark fruit and a tart freshness from the wild fermentation.

Finish

Long and lightly tart, with a lingering hint of whisky barrel and dried fruit.

Specifications

Name: Six Years Time
Brewery: Fanø Bryghus
Country/Region: Denmark
Beer style: Old Ale
ABV: 9.7%
Size: 75 CL
Cask type: American whisky barrels
Allergens: Gluten (malt)
Best before: 01/01/2030
EAN: 5704250002627
Serving suggestion: 12-14°C in a small snifter

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Tart · Barrel-aged · Complex

Did You Know?

The name Six Years Time refers to the total time the beer takes to become what it is - five years in whisky barrels plus one year in steel tank after blending, making it one of the longest-matured beers in Fanø's range.

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Two barrel-aged styles meet in one glass. Sixtus of Nordby is Fanø Bryghus' answer to what happens when stout and barley wine collide.

Expert description of Fanø Bryghus Sixtus of Nordby Barrel Aged Imperial Stoutwine

Sixtus of Nordby is a unique specialty beer from Fanø Bryghus, created as a harmonious blend of a powerful Imperial Stout aged in rum barrels and a full-bodied Barley Wine matured in sherry barrels. The result is a complex, warming beer with a fine balance between the stout's deep chocolate tones and the rich malt notes from the barrel-aged barley wine.

The aroma offers layers of chocolate, figs, caramel and nuances of sherry and rum, while the taste is rounded off by a silky sweetness from lactose, vanilla and cocoa nibs. A beer that invites slow enjoyment and reflection.

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

Chocolate, figs and caramel, with nuances of sherry and rum.

Taste

Deep chocolate meets rich malt sweetness, rounded off by lactose, vanilla and cocoa nibs.

Finish

Silky and warm, with lingering notes of sherry and dried fruit.

Specifications

Name: Sixtus by Nordby
Brewery: Fanø Bryghus
Country/Region: Denmark, Fanø
Beer style: Barrel Aged Imperial Stoutwine
ABV: 11.8%
Size: 75 CL
Malt: Barley and wheat malt
Ingredients: Vanilla, cocoa nibs, lactose
Allergens: Barley and wheat malt, lactose
EAN: 5704250000647
Serving suggestion: 12-14°C in a wide snifter glass

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Barrel-aged · Creamy · Complex

Did You Know?

"Stoutwine" is a hybrid style blending an imperial stout with a barley wine - two of the most powerful beer styles individually, here fused into one beer with a double barrel character.

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Named after a Viking king who conquered England - Sweyn Forkbeard doesn't ask permission. It's American hop power meeting old-school malt strength.

Expert description of Fanø Bryghus Sweyn Forkbeard American Style Barley Wine

Sweyn Forkbeard is a powerful American Style Barley Wine at 10.9% from Fanø Bryghus, named after the Danish Viking king who conquered the English throne in 1013. The style combines the heavy, sweet malt character of the English Barley Wine tradition with the American school's generous hopping, resulting in a beer with both depth and a pronounced, resinous bitterness.

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

Resin, dried fruit and a sweet caramel base, with a hint of alcohol warmth.

Taste

Full-bodied and sweet with caramel and dark fruit, carried by a pronounced, hop-driven bitterness.

Finish

Long, warm and bittersweet, with a lingering alcohol warmth.

Specifications

Name: Sweyn Forkbeard
Brewery: Fanø Bryghus
Country/Region: Denmark
Beer style: American Style Barley Wine
ABV: 10.9%
Size: 50 CL
Allergens: Gluten (malt)
Best before: 30/12/2030
EAN: 5704250002078
Serving suggestion: 12-14°C in a small tulip glass or snifter

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Bitter · Full-bodied · Bold

Did You Know?

Sweyn Forkbeard was the father of Cnut the Great and conquered England in 1013, briefly making him king of Denmark, Norway and England all at once - a fitting namesake for a beer that unites two brewing traditions.

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White port wine barrels, coffee and over a year of patience. White Wedding 2024 is a stout in no rush to get anywhere.

Expert description of Fanø Bryghus White Wedding 2024

White Wedding 2024 is a full-bodied Imperial Stout from Fanø Bryghus, brewed with coffee and lactose sugar and aged in white port wine barrels for over a year. The barrel ageing brings out a complex blend of coffee and honey-like flavour nuances, alongside barrel-derived characters of oak, almond and toffee. The result is a rich, smooth and lightly fruity drinking experience.

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

Coffee, honey and a hint of oak and almond from the barrel.

Taste

Coffee and honey-like tones meet toffee and almond, with a lightly fruity underlying sweetness.

Finish

Smooth and long with lingering notes of oak and caramelised sugar.

Specifications

Name: White Wedding 2024
Brewery: Fanø Bryghus
Country/Region: Denmark, Fanø
Beer style: Imperial Stout
ABV: 13.5%
Size: 50 CL
Ingredients: Coffee, lactose sugar
Allergens: Malt, lactose
Best before: 01/01/2034
EAN: 5704250002115
Serving suggestion: 12-14°C in a wide snifter glass

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Roasted · Barrel-aged · Creamy

Did You Know?

White Wedding is part of Fanø Bryghus' "Wedding" series, where each release is aged in its own barrel type - White Wedding in white port wine barrels, while its sister releases Red and Black Wedding use red wine and whisky barrels respectively.

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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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KBS is the beer that taught a whole generation of beer lovers that patience really is a virtue - and that bourbon barrels and good coffee belong together.

Expert description of Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) The Original

Kentucky Breakfast Stout, better known as KBS, is a huge, powerful Imperial Stout at 12% from the American brewery Founders Brewing Co. The beer is brewed with premium chocolate and coffee, then aged in bourbon barrels that add bold notes of vanilla, cocoa and charred oak. The result is a luxurious, full-bodied drinking experience that radiates sophistication while honouring the brewery's craft beer roots.

Founders Brewing Co was founded in 1997 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, by Mike Stevens and Dave Engbers, and has since grown into one of America's most respected craft breweries - largely thanks to KBS, considered one of the most important beers in the American stout movement.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Coffee, dark chocolate and vanilla, with distinct bourbon and oak character.

Taste

Full-bodied and rich with coffee, cocoa and caramel, where the bourbon barrel adds sweetness and a warm alcohol character.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering notes of vanilla, charred oak and a gentle alcohol warmth.

Specifications

Name: Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) - The Original
Brewery: Founders Brewing Co
Country/Region: USA (Michigan)
Beer style: Imperial Stout
ABV: 12%
Size: 35.5 CL
Cask type: Bourbon barrels
Malt: Barley malt and oats
Allergens: Gluten (barley, oats)
EAN: 642860300328
Serving suggestion: 10-14°C in a wide tulip glass or snifter

Flavour Profile

Roasted · Sweet · Barrel-aged · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

KBS was first brewed in 2002 and is considered by many American beer enthusiasts to be one of the beers that kicked off the entire "barrel-aged stout" trend in the US - each year's release is still met with long lines outside the brewery.

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Three Dutch breweries, one base beer, three completely different expressions - Great Minds Trifecta is a collaboration where you can blend your way to the perfect taste.

Expert description of Frontaal Brewing Co Great Minds Trifecta Stout

Frontaal Brewing Co Great Minds Trifecta is an exclusive triple mash Imperial Stout at 12%, developed in collaboration with Bravoure and Folkingebrew. Great Minds Trifecta is a collaborative project between three Dutch breweries, where each has brewed a variant of the same base beer - a powerful, rich triple mashed Imperial Stout.

Frontaal's version is infused with vanilla from Uganda, Bravoure used cocoa nibs from Ghana, and Folkingebrew added coconut from Hawaii. The result is three distinct 440 ml cans that can be enjoyed individually or blended in the accompanying Trifecta glass for a personal flavour experience.

The beers have a deep black colour and a full, creamy mouthfeel. The aroma varies depending on the version, but common to all is notes of roasted malt, dark chocolate, vanilla and tropical sweetness. The flavour is intense and dessert-like, with clear alcohol warmth and complexity, making them well suited to slow enjoyment at 10-12°C.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Roasted malt, dark chocolate and Ugandan vanilla.

Taste

Intense and dessert-like, with clear alcohol warmth and complexity.

Finish

Full and creamy, with lingering vanilla sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Great Minds Trifecta
Brewery: Frontaal Brewing Co
Country/Region: Breda, Netherlands
Beer Style: Triple Mash Imperial Stout / Pastry Stout
ABV: 12%
Size: 44 CL
Ingredients: Barley malt, Ugandan vanilla
Allergens: Contains barley
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed in a tulip glass at 10-12°C, as a dessert or for a beer tasting

Flavour Profile

Vanilla · Full-bodied · Creamy · Dessert-like

Did You Know?

Great Minds Trifecta consists of three separate cans from three different breweries, which can be blended in an accompanying special glass - an interactive experience that makes every tasting unique.

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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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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

Did You Know?

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

Did You Know?

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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The Thames slides past the walls of the Griffin Brewery in Chiswick, and every winter the same old story rises from the brewhouse's dark vessels: a stout once brewed heavy and sweet enough to survive the journey to the Russian imperial court. Fuller's has retold that story every year since 2013 - and the 2025 edition is no exception.

Expert description of Fuller's Imperial Stout 2025 Limited Edition

Fuller's Imperial Stout is the brewery's annual tribute to the classic imperial stout style, which originated in 18th-century England, where especially strong, dark beers were brewed for export to the Russian imperial court. The 2025 edition is part of a limited three-bottle collector's set marking Fuller's 180th anniversary, alongside a 180th Anniversary Porter and a Vintage Ale 2025. The beer is bottle conditioned, meaning a live secondary fermentation continues in the bottle, so it can be enjoyed now or laid down to mature for years.

The recipe follows tradition, with Sovereign and Centennial hops lending a floral edge while dried rose buds are added during conditioning. This gives a characteristic sweetness reminiscent of Turkish delight, layered over the classic roasted malt backbone. Fuller's is brewed at the Griffin Brewery, where a brewhouse has stood since the 1600s, and the site has belonged to Fuller, Smith & Turner since 1845.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Deep and dark with bitter chocolate, cocoa powder and creamy malt. The rose buds peek through alongside a hint of Turkish delight, dark fruit and marshmallow-like foam.

Taste

Creamy and full-bodied with round malt, dark chocolate and a sweetness of roasted coffee and liquorice. Rose petals and dark fruit balance against a peppery hop bitterness underneath.

Finish

Long and lightly bitter, with lingering notes of roasted grain, dark chocolate and a final touch of flowers.

Specifications

Name: Fuller's Imperial Stout 2025 Limited Edition
Brewery: Fuller's
Region/Country: Chiswick, London, England
Style: Imperial Stout
ABV: 10.7%
Size: 50 CL
Edition: 2025 Limited Edition
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 12-14°C in a wide brandy or stout glass, ideally with dark chocolate, blue cheese or a rich Christmas dessert

Flavour Profile

Roasted · Chocolate · Rose petal · Fruity · Full-bodied · Spiced

Did You Know?

The Griffin Brewery in Chiswick is home to Britain's oldest wisteria plant, planted all the way back in 1816 - it still climbs the brewhouse walls to this day.

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1799 is the year, British ale tradition is the foundation. Old Master Hen is Greene King's tribute to its own history.

Expert description of Greene King Old Master Hen 2025

Old Master Hen is an exclusive Limited Edition from the traditional English brewery Greene King. This Strong Ale at 7% is brewed as a tribute to classic British ale traditions - full-bodied, complex and with an elegant balance. The taste offers deep notes of caramel, toffee, dark fruit and a hint of oak, rounded off by a pleasant warmth from the ABV.

Greene King is one of Britain's oldest and best-known breweries, founded in 1799 in Bury St Edmunds and known for classics like Greene King IPA and Abbot Ale.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Caramel, toffee and dark fruit, with a hint of oak.

Taste

Full-bodied and complex with deep caramel and toffee notes, rounded off by a pleasant alcohol warmth.

Finish

Elegant and well balanced, with lingering notes of dark fruit and wood.

Specifications

Name: Old Master Hen 2025
Brewery: Greene King
Country/Region: England, Bury St Edmunds
Beer style: Strong Ale
ABV: 7%
Size: 50 CL
Other: Limited Edition
EAN: 5010549019994
Serving suggestion: 10-12°C in a wide beer glass or tulip glass

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Spiced · Warm · Complex

Did You Know?

The name plays on Greene King's well-known Old Speckled Hen - one of Britain's best-selling ales, and Old Master Hen can be seen as a more powerful, exclusive big sibling to that classic.

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Gambrinus was the king of beer in medieval folklore, and Hancock has borrowed the name for a dark bock that lives up to the royal association - full-bodied, complex and built for cold winter evenings.

Expert description of Hancock Gambrinus Dark

Hancock Gambrinus Dark, also known as Old Gambrinus Beer, is a dark bock with a full and complex flavour. The bock style originates from Germany and is characterised by a high alcohol content and a solid malt character, and Hancock's version follows this tradition with a deep, dark profile offering more body than most Danish beers on the market.

This dark bock is ideal for the colder months and pairs perfectly with heartier dishes like grilled meat, roasts or aged cheeses. Its solid malt sweetness and full body make it a beer to take your time with, rather than a quick thirst quencher.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Roasted malt and caramel, with a deep, sweet warmth.

Taste

Full malt sweetness with notes of caramel and bread, balanced by a mild bitterness.

Finish

Warm and round with lingering malt character.

Specifications

Name: Old Gambrinus Beer
Brewery: Hancock
Country/Region: Denmark
Beer Style: Dark Bock
ABV: 9.5%
Size: 33 CL
EAN: 5709216003106
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 10-12°C, pairs well with grilled meat, roasts or aged cheeses

Flavour Profile

Malty · Caramel · Full-bodied · Warming

Did You Know?

Gambrinus is a legendary "beer king" from medieval folklore, often associated with the invention of beer, and the name has been used by several European breweries as a symbol of solid brewing craft.

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Two years at freezing point, only Czech Saaz hops and Danish malt. Påskebryg is Hancock's take on classic Danish brewing craft.

Expert description of Hancock Påskebryg

Hancock Påskebryg is a strong, traditional Danish Easter beer at 10.5% ABV. It's brewed exclusively with 100% Saaz hops, giving a clean, aromatic and lightly spiced hop profile. The taste is powerful, full-bodied and intense - a result of the large amount of raw materials used in brewing.

The beer is also aged for a full 2 years at freezing point before bottling, giving it a rounder, softer and more harmonious character. Hancock never compromises on ingredients - in all their beers, Hancock exclusively uses Czech Saaz hops, recognised among beer connoisseurs worldwide as a reliable mark of quality, along with exclusively Danish-produced malt.

Hancock is a regional brewery from Skive, founded in 1876, and part of the classic Danish brewing tradition with a focus on solid, craft seasonal beers like Påskebryg.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Clean, aromatic hops with a lightly spiced character from the Saaz hops.

Taste

Powerful, full-bodied and intense, with a round, soft character from the long ageing.

Finish

Harmonious and rounded, with lingering hop bitterness.

Specifications

Name: Påskebryg
Brewery: Hancock
Country/Region: Denmark, Skive
Beer style: Pilsner
ABV: 10.5%
IBU: 20
Size: 33 CL
Hops: 100% Saaz hops
Malt: Danish malt
Other: Alpha acid content 2.2-4.65%
Serving suggestion: 6-8°C in a pilsner glass

Flavour Profile

Hoppy · Malty · Full-bodied · Spiced

Did You Know?

Saaz hops originate from the Czech Žatec region and are one of the four classic "noble hops" in European brewing tradition - known for their clean, elegant and lightly spiced aroma profile.

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The name sounds like something from a garage, but Old Engine Oil is one of Scotland's most celebrated stouts - a creamy, dark experience far more refined than its rough name suggests.

Expert description of Harviestoun Old Engine Oil

Old Engine Oil Craft Stout is a wonderfully creamy brew with a velvety mouthfeel of coffee, caramel, dark chocolate and hops, along with subtle notes of cherry accompanying the roasted flavour in the finish. Harviestoun Brewery, located in Alva, Scotland, is known for award-winning craft beer and has brewed since 1985.

The beer is especially well suited to enjoying after dinner, where its full, dark character can unfold at leisure. At a moderate 6% ABV and 40 IBU, it is powerful in flavour without being overwhelming in strength.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Coffee and dark chocolate, with a hint of cherry.

Taste

Creamy and velvety with caramel, coffee and hops in interplay.

Finish

Roasted and lightly bitter with lingering coffee notes.

Specifications

Name: Old Engine Oil Craft Stout
Brewery: Harviestoun Brewery
Country/Region: Alva, Scotland
Beer Style: Stout
ABV: 6%
IBU: 40
Size: 33 CL
EAN: 600519000319
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 10-12°C, ideal after dinner as a digestif

Flavour Profile

Coffee · Chocolate · Creamy · Roasted

Did You Know?

Harviestoun Brewery is home to Schiehallion, the only beer from a UK brewery to win the World's Best Pilsner award, underlining the brewery's broad quality beyond its stouts.

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Cherries and smoked malt aren't a pairing you meet every day - but in Bamberg, Schlenkerla has made it their own, slightly different take on the classic Rotbier style.

Expert description of Heller-Bräu Aecht Schlenkerla Weichsel Rotbier

Heller-Bräu Aecht Schlenkerla Weichsel Rotbier is a unique, delicious beer from the renowned German brewery Schlenkerla in Bamberg. This beer is a variation on the classic Rotbier style, also known as "red beer", and offers an exciting combination of malty flavours and a light fruitiness from cherries.

With a beautiful reddish-brown colour and a round, full malt profile, this beer is both sweet and complex. The cherries provide a subtle tart, fruity undertone that harmonises perfectly with the lightly smoky flavour derived from the traditionally smoked malts Schlenkerla is known for. While the smoky flavour isn't as prominent as in their classic Rauchbier, it adds a unique depth and character to the beer.

At 4.6% ABV, Weichsel Rotbier is a pleasant, medium-strength beer, ideal both for those wanting to explore darker beer styles and those seeking a slightly different experience with a light fruity flavour.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Light smoke and ripe cherries.

Taste

Full malt with a subtle tart cherry note and a hint of smoke.

Finish

Sweet and complex, with a light, smoky finish.

Specifications

Name: Aecht Schlenkerla Weichsel Rotbier
Brewery: Heller-Bräu / Schlenkerla
Country/Region: Bamberg, Germany
Beer Style: Rotbier
ABV: 4.6%
Size: 50 CL
Allergens: Contains grain and barley malt
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 8-10°C, with game, roast duck or dark chocolate cake

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Smoky · Malty · Sweet

Did You Know?

"Weichsel" is the German name for sour cherry, and the name of this beer refers directly to the cherry character that sets it apart from the brewery's classic Rauchbier.

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The second release in Hoppy People's Zebra series is a beer for the patient drinker - a heavy, dark stout that asks to be sipped for hours, not poured quickly into the glass.

Expert description of Hoppy People Zebra II Barrel Aged Imperial Stout

Hoppy People Zebra II is the second release in the Swiss brewery's experimental Zebra series, where each batch is aged uniquely in its own barrel. At 16.6% alcohol with an Untappd rating of 4.54, this is a barrel-aged Imperial Stout brewed for the seasoned stout enthusiast seeking depth and massive body over refined subtlety.

The colour is jet-black with a dense, dark head, and the aroma comes through quickly with roasted malt, dark chocolate, vanilla, oak and a distinct spirit warmth from the barrel ageing. The flavour is powerful and layered - burnt caramel, coffee, dried fruit and barrel character play together in a silky mouthfeel, and the alcohol lends both warmth and structure without overwhelming the taste.

Zebra II should be enjoyed slowly, ideally at 12-14°C, where the wine-like and woody nuances from the barrel get room to unfold.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Roasted malt, dark chocolate, vanilla, oak and spirit warmth.

Taste

Burnt caramel, coffee, dried fruit and pronounced barrel character.

Finish

Long, warming and woody with wine-like nuances.

Specifications

Name: Zebra II
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: Enjoy slowly at 12-14°C, ideally to close out the evening or for sharing

Flavour Profile

Barrel-aged · Powerful · Wine-like · Warming

Did You Know?

Zebra II earned an Untappd rating of 4.54, placing it among the highest-rated releases in Hoppy People's entire Zebra 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

Did You Know?

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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