Fanø Bryghus Red Wedding 2026 Imperial Stout 50 cl 12,8%

Fanø Bryghus Red Wedding 2026 Imperial Stout 50 cl 12.8%

Fanø Bryghus Red Wedding 2026 Imperial Stout at 12.8% is a beer that builds on the classic Wedding series while clearly distinguishing itself through its long maturation in used red wine barrels. From the very first impression, the influence of the barrels is unmistakable: a deep, dark aroma with both warm and slightly tart nuances, where the fruitiness of red wine meets the heavy malt profile of the stout. The combination of coffee and milk sugar gives the beer a soft and rounded sweetness that contrasts beautifully with the dry, vinous elements from the barrel, creating a complexity that unfolds sip by sip.

The flavour opens with dark chocolate, roasted coffee beans and a light caramelised sweetness, quickly followed by red berries, cherries and blackcurrants from the red wine casks. The vinous acidity gives the beer an almost port‑like depth, while the milk sugar rounds everything off and provides a creamy mouthfeel that ties all the elements together. The roasted malt acts as a solid foundation without dominating; instead it is integrated and well balanced, as if the time in the barrel has smoothed out every sharp edge. The finish is long and lingering with a combination of oak, coffee, dark fruit and a gentle warmth from the alcohol, inviting further exploration.

The mouthfeel is full and smooth, carried by the rounded sweetness of the milk sugar and a moderate bitterness that adds structure without taking focus. The alcohol level of 12.8% is noticeable but well integrated, functioning as a warming backbone that lifts the heavy flavour layers without feeling harsh. This is a beer that encourages slow enjoyment, where each sip reveals new layers of fruit, wood, malt and sweetness.

Brewery: Fanø Bryghus
Name: Red Wedding 2026
Type: Imperial Stout
Size: 50 cl
ABV: 12.8%
Other: Enjoy slowly, preferably slightly tempered, to experience the full flavour.
Best before: 04/02/2031
Note: Contains malt and lactose
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