About this release

An imposing Imperial Stout of 13% ABV, aged in Port Wine and Brandy casks. The barrel aging adds complex layers of dried fruit, dark cherries, vanilla, toffee and warm spices. Deep black in color with a rich, full body and a long, warming finish. An absolute top-class barrel aged stout for the true connoisseur. This masterpiece comes from the cellar of Ārpus Brewing Co., a Latvian brewery based in Stapriņi that has specialized in experimental brewing techniques and avant-garde beer styles. While Ārpus is primarily known for their extremely fruity sours and hop-saturated IPAs, with this barrel aged Imperial Stout they prove that their ambitions extend far beyond what their international reputation suggests. This 440ml bottle contains a beer of full maturity. The combination of Port Wine and Brandy casks creates a rich, warming drink that unfolds elegantly on the palate. The long, full finish makes this a beer you want to savor, not drink greedily. This is the kind of Imperial Stout that develops as it ages, so both now and in a few years' time a true pleasure to discover.

About Ārpus Brewing Co.

Ārpus Brewing Co. is a Latvian brewery specializing in extremely fruity sours and hop-saturated IPAs. They are renowned for their thick, smoothie-like sour beers and their aromatic, hazy IPAs, with which they have acquired a large international following.

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