Brouwerij Kees crafted this Imperial Stout as an ambitious dessert beer, aged in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. The base combines caramel, chocolate and coffee into a thick, full-bodied foundation. The sherry cask aging introduces dry, fruity sherry notes that create tension against the sweetness. The finish is complex: spicy and peppery with lingering dried fruit character.

This is not an easy-drinking beer, but rather an evening experiment for those who want caramel and chocolate cut with something sharp. The 11% alcohol feels warm and integral to the experience.