Fanø Bryghus Gorm The Old Limited Edition Barrel Aged Imperial Chocolate Stout 75 cl 13,1%

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Fanø Bryghus Gorm The Old

Is Gorm The Old worth the money?

Yes. The long rest on rum barrels and months on cocoa nibs and vanilla beans give it a depth rarely found in a standard stout.

What does Gorm The Old taste like?

It tastes of dark chocolate, rum and vanilla, with a creamy body and a long, warm oak finish.

What food pairs well with Gorm The Old?

Try it with dark chocolate cake, mature cheese, or simply on its own as a dessert beer after dinner.

What temperature should it be served at?

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

What does "Danish Imperials Series" mean?

It's Fanø Bryghus' range of powerful, barrel-aged imperial beers rooted in Danish history and culture - Gorm The Old is one of them.

How long can Gorm The Old be stored?

This batch is best before 30/12/2030, and as a barrel-aged imperial stout it can develop nicely when stored cool and dark.