About this release

Imperial Stout that has matured for 24 months in Porto Tawny barrels. This Barrel Aged version of the Papanero displays a rich depth with notes of dried fruit, caramel, nuts and a subtle sweetness from the Porto barrels. Full, complex and warming, with a velvety smooth finish. A true treat for lovers of barrel-aged imperial stouts. This masterpiece comes from the kitchens of Ritual Lab, a leading Italian craft brewery from Formello near Rome. With a strong focus on research and innovation, this brewery has specialized in creating beers with real character and depth. Ritual Lab also serves as a training center for aspiring brewers and produces a wide range of styles, from modern IPAs to traditional variants. At Ritual Lab they believe that every beer must tell a story, and the Papanero Porto Tawny Barrel Aged certainly does that. With an alcohol content of 12.5 percent, this 330ml bottle offers an intense and satisfying beer experience. The long maturation in Porto Tawny barrels has transformed this beer into a complex whole where ripe fruit notes, warm caramel nuances and subtle nut complexity come together. The mouthfeel is velvety smooth and rounded, while the subtle sweetness of the Porto barrels plays through. This is a beer for moments of contemplation and enjoyment, perfect for the lover of traditional craftsmanship and patient maturation.

About Ritual Lab

Ritual Lab is a leading Italian craft brewery from the area around Rome. With a focus on research and innovation, they produce a wide range of beers, from modern IPAs to traditional styles. They also serve as a training center for aspiring brewers.

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