Beer guide

All about barrel aged beer

You don't buy a bottle of €40 or more on a whim. That's why we write down here what we've learned ourselves about these beers: how they're made, how to store them and how to enjoy them best.

• What is barrel aged beer? Why a stout from a whiskey barrel tastes so different.
• How to store and serve imperial stout: temperature, glassware, and which beers get better with age.
• FAQ about ordering, shipping and age.

Beer styles

• Imperial stout: heavy, dark and often aged in bourbon barrels.
• Pastry stout: dessert in a bottle, with vanilla, cacao, coconut or coffee.
• Barleywine: caramel, dried fruit and a port-like depth.