Mad Scientist Love in a Foreign Language Barrel Aged Imperial Stout Bottle 500 ml 9%

In an industrial quarter of Budapest, a small team of brewers experiments its way toward beers that don't always follow the recipe book. Love in a Foreign Language is one of the results - a barrel aged Imperial Stout, heavy with dark chocolate and warm from months on wood.

Expert description of Mad Scientist Love in a Foreign Language

Mad Scientist is a Hungarian brewery from Budapest, known for an experimental, boundary-pushing approach to beer. Love in a Foreign Language is their barrel aged take on an Imperial Stout, where the heavy, dark base flavour is joined by warm wood notes and vanilla from the barrel ageing. The result is a beer with dessert-like depth, where classic stout elements melt together with a softer, rounder character from the wood.

The brewery builds on a solid base of barley and wheat malt, letting the beer draw character from the barrels over a long period so vanilla and wood become a natural part of the flavour rather than a bolted-on layer. That gives a full-bodied, silky texture that stout lovers with a taste for the experimental will find hard to resist.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Dark chocolate, roasted malt and a hint of coffee, with warm notes of oak and vanilla in the background.

Taste

Caramel, cocoa and dried fruit, carried by a soft, warm finish from the barrel ageing.

Finish

Long and round with lingering vanilla and a light sweetness that fades gently.

Specifications

Name: Love in a Foreign Language
Brewery: Mad Scientist
Country/Region: Budapest, Hungary
Beer Style: Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
ABV: 9%
Size: 500 ML
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, wheat malt, hops, yeast, nuts
Best Before: 05/03/2050
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 15-18°C in a snifter or tulip glass

Flavour Profile

Roasted · Chocolate · Barrel-aged · Creamy · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

Mad Scientist was founded in 2016 and has in just a few years built a reputation across Europe for experimental craft beer that often combines several brewing techniques in a single bottle.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mad Scientist Love in a Foreign Language

What does Love in a Foreign Language taste like?

It tastes of dark chocolate, caramel and dried fruit with warm vanilla notes from the barrel ageing. A full-bodied, dessert-like Imperial Stout.

Is Love in a Foreign Language worth it?

Yes, the barrel ageing and experimental profile make it an experience for stout lovers looking to try something outside the usual mould.

What temperature should it be served at?

15-18°C, ideally in a snifter or tulip glass where the deep aromas can unfold.

What food pairs well with this stout?

Dark chocolate, nutty desserts or a strong blue cheese are natural companions.

Where does Mad Scientist come from?

From Budapest, Hungary, where the brewery has experimented its way to a wide range of craft beers since 2016.

How long can it be stored?

It carries a best-before date out to 2050, so it can comfortably develop for many years when stored correctly, dark and cool.

What does "barrel aged" mean for this beer?

It means the beer has matured in barrels for an extended period, adding wood notes, vanilla and a softer, rounder character.