Brouwerij Kees in Middelburg crafted this barrel-aged strong ale by ageing a single 2000-litre base beer in both white wine and Jim Beam bourbon casks, resulting in five distinct fruity variants. The Barrel Project White Wine & Jim Beam 2022 sits at 8% ABV and showcases the interplay between wine and bourbon barrel influence.

Blending beer from multiple cask types creates layered complexity, where the vinous character of white wine oak meets the vanilla and caramel notes typical of bourbon maturation. The result is a characterful strong ale with fruit-forward aromatics and warming alcohol.