Jopen's Haarlem-based brewery ventures into ambitious territory with this Imperial Baltic Porter brewed with rye and matured in American Rye Whiskey and Ardbeg Whisky barrels. The result is full-bodied and sweet, with pleasant bitterness and distinct coffee notes that emerge from the barrel aging. At 10.6% ABV, this is a beer that rewards contemplation.

Sweet, thick and mouth-filling: the first impression sets the tone. The marriage of Baltic Porter malts and whisky-soaked wood brings caramel and toasty character to the fore, amplified by the warming alcohol. The finish lingers with elegance and depth.