About this release

Imperial Stout aged in Portuguese brandy barrels. This powerful stout combines rich chocolate and coffee notes with the warm, fruity complexity of brandy. The barrel aging adds layers of vanilla, oak, and dried fruit, resulting in a luxurious and warming beer experience. With an alcohol content of 12 percent, this is a full-bodied, intensely flavored stout that deserves time to savor. It is brewed by Latvian Ārpus Brewing Co. from Stapriņi, a brewery that has distinguished itself through their experimental and bold beers. While known for their extremely fruity sours and aromatic IPAs, this brandy barrel aged Imperial Stout proves that Ārpus can also create impressive dark beers. The combination of the natural dark intensity of an Imperial Stout with the refined influences of Portuguese brandy and oak makes this a beer for special moments. The texture is full and cloying, while the finish is warm and slowly fades. With over 140 ratings on Untappd and a score of 4.28 out of 5 stars, this beer has now acquired a considerable following among enthusiasts of complex, barrel-aged stouts.

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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