Three different smoked malts, each with its own character - Moersleutel has given this stout full firepower and called it Supernova.
Expert description of Moersleutel Supernova Smoked Imperial Stout
Moersleutel Supernova Smoked Imperial Stout is a stout with full firepower from the Dutch brewery Moersleutel Craft Brewery in Alkmaar - a beer that explodes with smoke, depth and warmth. It's brewed with three different smoked malts, each with its own character, resulting in a layered, intense and perfectly balanced smoked imperial stout.
Oak-smoked wheat provides an almost bacon-like fullness and umami, while beech-smoked barley adds spice and campfire atmosphere. On top of that comes peat-smoked malt, bringing earthy smoke, depth and a hint of whisky associations. By adjusting the ratio between these malts, the brewers have created a stout that is both powerful and harmonious.
The flavour moves from warm campfire embers to intense peat smoke, with dark malts, chocolate and a light sweetness that ties it all together. The innovation lies especially in the use of oak-smoked wheat, which gives a salty-savoury dimension rarely found in a stout.
Tasting Notes
Aroma
Campfire smoke and dark chocolate.
Taste
Peat smoke and beech smoke in layers, with dark malts and a light sweetness.
Finish
Deep and smoky, with lingering whisky associations.
Specifications
Name: Supernova
Brewery: Moersleutel
Country/Region: Alkmaar, Netherlands
Beer Style: Smoked Imperial Stout
ABV: 10%
Size: 44 CL
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, rye, oak-smoked wheat, beech-smoked barley, peat-smoked malt, hops, yeast
Allergens: Contains barley, rye and wheat
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed in small glasses at 10-12°C, with barbecue or a strong smoked cheese
Flavour Profile
Smoky · Complex · Full-bodied · Intense
Did You Know?
Moersleutel uses three different types of smoked malt in this beer - oak-smoked wheat, beech-smoked barley and peat-smoked malt - which is unusual even for a beer in the otherwise popular smoked stout category.
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