About this release

Anima Negra BA by Jopen is a powerful barrel-aged Mexican Cake-style beer. This beer, known as Mexicake, contains notes of chocolate, cinnamon, vanilla, caramel and mocha. After six months of aging in Oloroso barrels, this dark-souled beer has picked up rich sherry and raisin notes. It promises a taste experience that will astound your taste buds! This balanced imperial stout with an alcohol content of 12.8 percent comes from the kitchens of Jopen, one of the Netherlands' most renowned craft breweries. Based in the historic Jopenkerk in Haarlem, this brewery is known for rediscovering old, local beer recipes and brewing award-winning historic and modern creations. With an Untappd rating of 4.07 out of 5 stars, Anima Negra BA speaks volumes about the quality of this craft-brewed beer. The barrel aging in Oloroso casks gives this beer its characteristic complexity, with chocolate and spice notes harmoniously combined with refined sherry and raisin nuances. Serve this beer at 11 degrees Celsius in a tulip glass to allow all subtle flavor layers to fully shine. With its rich, full body and warm finish, Anima Negra BA is a meditation for lovers of intense, complex beers.

About Jopen

Jopen, located in a former church in Haarlem (the Jopenkerk), is one of the most renowned Dutch craft breweries. They have played an important role in rediscovering old, local beer recipes and now brew a wide range of award-winning historical and modern beers.

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