Fanø Bryghus Barrel Aged Jule-Blend Christmas Beer 50 cl 11.5%

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Fanø Bryghus Barrel Aged Jule-Blend

Is Barrel Aged Jule-Blend worth the money?

Yes. The ageing on Stauning Whisky barrels gives it a depth and spice character that lifts it well above a standard Christmas beer.

What does Barrel Aged Jule-Blend taste like?

It tastes of roasted coffee, dark chocolate and spices, with a full body and a long, warm finish.

What food pairs well with Barrel Aged Jule-Blend?

It works well as a dessert beer, with strong cheeses, or enjoyed alone by the fireplace on a winter evening.

What temperature should it be served at?

Serve it at 12-14°C in a wide snifter glass or beer glass.

What is an imperial porter?

A stronger version of the classic porter style, typically with higher ABV and deeper malt character - here enhanced by four months of whisky barrel ageing.

Can Barrel Aged Jule-Blend be cellared?

Yes, as a barrel-aged Christmas beer it can easily be stored until next season when kept cool and dark.