About this release

Single barrel release: this barleywine is aged in Hennessy Cognac barrels and enriched with tobacco notes. A complex and warming beer with deep wood tones, sweetness from the cognac barrel and subtle smoky tobacco flavors. A true rarity for lovers of barrel aged beers. Sacru from Blackout Brewing in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, is an ambitious project from this microbrewery that has specialized in dark and intense beers. With an alcohol content of 11.0 percent, this Hennessy Cognac BA delivers a full, warming experience. The aging in Hennessy Cognac barrels gives this beer its characteristic complex profile. The combination of deep wood tones with sweetness derived from the cognac barrel creates a layered taste experience. The subtle smoky tobacco notes add an extra dimension to this bold brew. This is a beer for those who are not afraid of intensity and complexity. The single barrel release status underscores the exclusive character of this edition. For lovers of barrel aged beers and strongly fermented specials, this is a valuable moment to discover this Romanian creation.

About Blackout Brewing

Blackout Brewing is a Romanian microbrewery that focuses on brewing dark and intense beers. They specialize in styles such as Imperial Stouts and Porters, and are known for their bold and uncompromising flavors.

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