De Naeckte Brouwers, based in Amstelveen, crafted this Imperial Stout as a celebration beer, aged for eight months in French oak casks previously used for Hennessy cognac. The result is a complex dark beer layered with coffee, chocolate and hazelnut notes, complemented by subtle cognac undertones.

The palate balances sweetness and bitterness, finishing with a warming alcohol character befitting its 10% ABV. Naeckte Brouwers is known for classical, gastronomic beers with a contemporary edge, and this barrel-aged expression exemplifies that approach.