Fanø Bryghus Sixtus of Nordby Barrel Aged Imperial Stoutwine 75 cl 11,8%

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Fanø Bryghus Sixtus of Nordby

Is Sixtus of Nordby worth the money?

Yes. The combination of rum and sherry barrel ageing in one beer makes it something rare and complex, hard to find elsewhere.

What does Sixtus of Nordby taste like?

It tastes of chocolate, figs and caramel, with a silky sweetness from lactose and vanilla.

What food pairs well with Sixtus of Nordby?

Try it with dark chocolate, walnuts or mature cheeses - or enjoy it alone as a reflective finish.

What temperature should it be served at?

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

What is a "stoutwine"?

A hybrid style blending a powerful imperial stout with a full-bodied barley wine - Sixtus of Nordby is Fanø Bryghus' interpretation of the style.

Can Sixtus of Nordby be cellared?

Yes, as a barrel-aged stoutwine it benefits from several years of cellaring when stored cool and dark, where the complexity can develop further.