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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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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Oskar Blues was one of the breweries that truly kickstarted the canned beer revolution in the US - and Ten FIDY proves that a can can hold serious complexity.

Expert description of Oskar Blues Ten Fidy Imperial Stout

Oskar Blues Ten FIDY Imperial Stout is an intense, full-bodied imperial stout from the American brewery Oskar Blues, brewed with generous amounts of two-row malt, chocolate malt, roasted barley and oat flakes. The beer presents deep aromas and flavours of chocolate-coated caramel, coffee and dark malt, with balanced bitterness.

The viscous, creamy body and 10.5% ABV give it a warming character, rounded off with a full, smooth finish - a classic among American imperial stouts.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Chocolate-coated caramel and freshly brewed coffee.

Taste

Dark malt and caramel in a thick, creamy body with balanced bitterness.

Finish

Full and smooth, with a warming alcohol character.

Specifications

Name: Ten FIDY Imperial Stout
Brewery: Oskar Blues Brewery
Country/Region: USA
Beer Style: Imperial Stout
ABV: 10.5%
Size: 33 CL
Ingredients: Two-row malt, chocolate malt, roasted barley, oat flakes
Allergens: Contains barley malt
EAN: 81994200012
Best Before: 14/09/2033
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed in small glasses at 10-12°C, with dark chocolate or a strong cheese

Flavour Profile

Roasted · Full-bodied · Coffee · Creamy

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In 2002, Oskar Blues became the first American craft brewery to can its flagship beer, seen at the time as revolutionary in an industry dominated by bottles.

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Bourbon barrels from Buffalo Trace and Heaven Hill, marshmallow, tonka bean and coconut - Brew York from old England draws inspiration from the campfire s'more for this vintage release.

Expert description of Brew York State of Mind 2025 BA S'mores Empress Tonkoko

Brew York State of Mind 2025 BA S'mores Empress Tonkoko is a rich, bourbon barrel aged imperial milk stout from the English brewery Brew York in York, brewed with marshmallow, tonka bean, vanilla and coconut. The beer is part of the brewery's State of Mind series and is aged in bourbon barrels from Buffalo Trace and Heaven Hill among others, delivering complex notes of chocolate, toasted oak and caramel.

The soft, creamy texture is balanced by a warming 10.6% ABV, rounded off with a full, dessert-like finish - a vintage release made for slow enjoyment.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Marshmallow, tonka bean and sweet coconut.

Taste

Chocolate, toasted oak and caramel, carried by a creamy, soft texture.

Finish

Full and dessert-like, with warming bourbon sweetness.

Specifications

Name: State of Mind 2025 BA S'mores Empress Tonkoko
Brewery: Brew York
Country/Region: York, England
Beer Style: Imperial Milk Stout
ABV: 10.6%
Size: 33 CL
EAN: 5060751124702
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed in small glasses at 10-12°C, as a dessert or with dark chocolate cake

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Full-bodied · Roasted · Dessert-like

Did You Know?

Brew York's State of Mind series is the brewery's platform for vintage releases aged in different types of bourbon barrels, with each batch given its own unique name and theme.

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Every August, people from near and far gather in Thy National Park to pick bog myrtle - a tradition that since 1984 has given Thisted Bryghus the ingredient for one of its most beloved export beers.

Expert description of Thisted Bryghus Porse Guld

Since 1984, Porse Guld has been one of Thisted Bryghus's best known export beers - valued for its full, aromatic flavour and strong ties to the local region. The secret behind this classic lies in the hand-picked bog myrtle from Thy National Park, which partly replaces the bittering compounds of hops and gives the beer its distinctive, spiced character.

Over the years, Porse Guld has achieved near cult status, not least among the young people of Thy, where the August bog myrtle picking has become a local tradition bringing people together across generations. That makes the beer more than just an export beer - it is part of the region's identity.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Spiced bog myrtle with a hint of malt, different from typical hop aroma.

Taste

Full and aromatic with a lightly spiced bitterness from the bog myrtle.

Finish

Clean and spiced with a mild, lingering bitterness.

Specifications

Name: Porse Guld
Brewery: Thisted Bryghus
Country/Region: Thisted, Denmark
Beer Style: Export Beer
ABV: 5.8%
Size: 33 CL
EAN: 57109657
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 6-8°C as a fresh everyday beer

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Aromatic · Full-bodied · Fresh

Did You Know?

Bog myrtle is a wild plant growing in Thy National Park, historically used as a substitute for hops before hop cultivation became widespread. Thisted Bryghus's annual August bog myrtle picking remains a living tradition to this day.

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The Knights Templar symbol adorns the label, and the name draws a line back to the medieval history of Corsendonk Priory - but it is the powerful, golden beer in the bottle that carries the legacy forward today.

Expert description of Corsendonk Tempelier Strong Blond Ale

Tempelier Strong Blond is a golden Belgian ale at 8% alcohol, brewed with respect for tradition and a fine balance between sweetness, fruity notes and a lightly spiced finish. The Corsendonk brand originates from Corsendonk Priory in Oud-Turnhout, and the beer carries the name of the Knights Templar's historical presence in the region.

The head is full and creamy, and the high alcohol content makes it ideal for slow enjoyment. The bottle is finished with an elegant cork and an attractive label featuring a Templar motif, underlining the beer's status as one of the more prestigious in the Belgian abbey ale segment.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Fruity notes with a hint of spice and golden malt.

Taste

Sweetness and fruitiness in balance with a lightly spiced finish.

Finish

Spiced and dry with a soft, warming close.

Specifications

Name: Tempelier Strong Blond
Brewery: Corsendonk
Country/Region: Oud-Turnhout, Belgium
Beer Style: Belgian Strong Blond Ale
ABV: 8%
Size: 75 CL
EAN: 5411491002049
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 8-10°C in a tulip glass, pairs well with soft ripened cheese or light meat

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Spiced · Golden · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

The name Corsendonk originates from an Augustinian priory in Oud-Turnhout that existed from 1398 to 1784 - the brand was revived in 1982 as a tribute to the priory's brewing legacy.

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In Adelaide, the Cooper family has brewed beer since 1862, and their bottle conditioned stout is living proof that old methods can still create something truly special.

Expert description of Coopers Best Extra Stout

Coopers Best Extra Stout is a dark, intense and characterful beer from the family-owned Coopers Brewery in Adelaide, Australia - known for its unfiltered beers and brewing traditions dating back to 1862. This stout offers a deep and complex flavour experience, where every sip combines raw power with elegant balance.

Coopers Best Extra Stout is naturally bottle conditioned - a method where the beer continues to ferment in the bottle and develops extra depth and finesse over time. It holds up both to being drunk young and to cellaring, where the flavour matures and the vanilla tones become more pronounced.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Roasted malt and dark fruit, with deep complexity.

Taste

Raw power balanced with elegance, carried by the finesse of bottle conditioning.

Finish

Long and complex with lingering roasted notes.

Specifications

Name: Coopers Best Extra Stout
Brewery: Coopers Brewery
Country/Region: Adelaide, Australia
Beer Style: Stout
ABV: 6.3%
IBU: 40-44
Size: 37.5 CL
Fermentation: Naturally bottle conditioned
EAN: 93302043
Best Before: 18/12/2026
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 10-12°C, pairs well with chocolate desserts, hearty stews or cheese

Flavour Profile

Roasted · Complex · Full-bodied · Elegant

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Coopers is the largest Australian-owned brewery and has been run by the same family since its founding in 1862, making it one of the world's oldest still family-owned breweries.

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A classic German Schwarzbier with a smoky twist from alder wood (Erle). Schlenkerla Erle is a dark bottom-fermented lager with notes of roasted malt, dark chocolate, and light coffee, rounded off with an elegant, smooth smokiness from the alder wood. As with all Schlenkerla beers, the smoke is subtle yet distinctive – here with a slightly sweeter and softer profile than their beechwood or cherrywood smoked varieties.

Brewery: Heller-Bräu Trum (Schlenkerla)
Name: Schlenkerla Erle Schwarzbier
Type: Schwarzbier / Rauchbier
Alcohol: 4.2%
50 cl
Best before: 08/2025

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

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"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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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

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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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Same base recipe, different barrel, new personality. Hagger Pink is the more fruity sister to Hagger Blue.

Expert description of Bevog Hagger Blend 1019 Pink 2019

Hagger Blend 1019 Pink 2019 is an exclusive, sophisticated barley wine from Bevog, offering a unique combination of tradition and innovation. This blended beauty at 33cl is created by uniting batches matured in selected barrels, giving a beer with a complex, nuanced flavour profile - notes of caramel, dried fruit and a subtle sweetness that elegantly melds with fresh, fruity nuances.

Bevog Brewery is known for experimenting with blends from the same base recipe under different colour codes, and the Pink release differs from the Blue release with a more fruity, lightly spiced character.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Caramel and dried fruit, with fresh, fruity nuances and a hint of spice.

Taste

Pleasant warmth with hints of oak, vanilla and spice, balanced by a subtle sweetness.

Finish

Long and nuanced, with lingering fruitiness and a winey character.

Specifications

Name: Hagger Blend 1019 Pink 2019
Brewery: Bevog Brewery
Country/Region: Austria
Beer style: Barley Wine (Barrel Aged)
ABV: 12.2%
Size: 33 CL
Serving suggestion: 12-14°C in a wide snifter glass

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Barrel-aged · Spiced · Warm

Did You Know?

Although Hagger Blue and Pink share the same base brew, the different barrel-ageing journeys give them each their own personality - a good example of how much barrel choice matters for the final result.

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Blue label, blended barrels, one philosophy: time is the most important ingredient. Hagger Blue is Bevog's tribute to slow maturation.

Expert description of Bevog Hagger Blend 1019 Blue 2019

Hagger Blue 2019 is an exclusive, deeply complex barley wine from the Austrian brewery Bevog, representing the pinnacle of barrel-aged beer craft. This blended beauty is created from carefully selected batches matured in different barrels to develop a rich, harmonious flavour profile, with intense notes of caramel, toffee and dried fruit.

Bevog Brewery was founded in 2013 in Bad Radkersburg by Slovenian beer enthusiast Vasja Golar and is known for combining artistic design with craft depth - from hoppy IPAs to complex, barrel-aged specialty beers like this one.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Caramel, toffee and dried fruit, with subtle hints of vanilla and oak.

Taste

Full-bodied and silky, with a delicate winey character that develops in the glass.

Finish

Long and complex, with lingering notes of dried fruit and barrel.

Specifications

Name: Hagger Blue 2019
Brewery: Bevog Brewery
Country/Region: Austria
Beer style: Blended Barley Wine (Barrel Aged)
ABV: 12.2%
Size: 33 CL
Serving suggestion: 12-14°C in a wide snifter glass

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Barrel-aged · Complex · Warm

Did You Know?

Bevog is known for its artistically designed labels just as much as for the beer itself - the Hagger series uses colour codes like blue and pink to mark different blends from the same base recipe.

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There is something dessert-like about Samuel Smith's chocolate stout from the very first sniff - creamy milk chocolate and a touch of vanilla that lift it out of ordinary stout company.

Expert description of Samuel Smith Organic Chocolate Stout

Samuel Smith Organic Chocolate Stout is a luxurious stout brewed with entirely organic ingredients at Yorkshire's oldest brewery in Tadcaster. The beer offers intense aromas and flavours of creamy milk chocolate, roasted malt and a touch of vanilla, giving it a dessert-like character that sets it apart from more traditional, dry stouts.

With its silky texture and light sweetness, it is perfect as a dessert beer or for enjoying on its own, and the large 55 cl bottle makes it ideal for sharing or savouring over a longer evening. A natural favourite among chocolate lovers who want a beer with both substance and finesse.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Creamy milk chocolate and vanilla, with a hint of roasted malt in the background.

Taste

Silky chocolate and a light sweetness, carried by a soft malt character.

Finish

Soft and round with lingering chocolate and vanilla notes.

Specifications

Name: Organic Chocolate Stout
Brewery: Samuel Smith's Brewery
Country/Region: Tadcaster, Yorkshire, England
Beer Style: Stout
ABV: 5%
Size: 55 CL
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 10-12°C, ideal as a dessert beer or with chocolate cake

Flavour Profile

Chocolate · Creamy · Vanilla · Soft

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Samuel Smith uses only natural, organic ingredients in this stout, making it part of the brewery's wider commitment to organic craft beer.

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In Bamberg, the malt is still dried over an open beechwood fire - a craft tradition that has given the city its very own beer fingerprint for generations.

Expert description of Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Märzen

Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Heller-Bräu Märzen is an authentic German smoked beer from Bamberg, brewed using traditional methods by the brewery Heller-Bräu/Schlenkerla. This classic Märzen beer is characterised by its deep, amber-gold colour and unique smoky flavour profile, achieved using wood-fired smoked malt.

The beer is perfect for anyone seeking a unique beer experience that balances malt sweetness with a full, distinctive smoky aroma - ideal with hearty dishes or as an exciting standalone experience.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Strong beechwood smoke, with underlying malt sweetness.

Taste

Full malt balanced by a distinctive, wood-fired smoky character.

Finish

Long and smoky, with a dry, amber-gold finish.

Specifications

Name: Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Märzen
Brewery: Heller-Bräu / Schlenkerla
Country/Region: Bamberg, Germany
Beer Style: Smoked Beer (Rauchbier)
ABV: 5.1%
Size: 50 CL
Allergens: Contains grain and barley malt
EAN: 4037458000012
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 8-10°C, with smoked food, barbecue or a strong cheese

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Malty · Full-bodied · Characterful

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Schlenkerla is one of only two breweries in the world that still dries its smoked malt over an open beechwood fire in its own maltings - a method that gives the beer its uniquely intense smoky character.

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