Da Hong Pao is an ambitious barleywine from Brouwerij Kees in Middelburg, crafted with a distinctive ingredient: Gansu pepper. This 12% ABV beer emerged from a bold experiment in which a single 2000-litre batch of base beer was transformed into five different fruity variants. The result is a well-balanced, complex barleywine with a subtle peppery note that grows on the palate without overpowering the composition.

The pepper adds an intriguing dimension to the traditional malt richness of the style, setting this beer apart from classic barleywines. A beer for those seeking something genuinely different.