Hertog Jan answered years of requests from beer lovers with this experimental stout from their Proeftuin series. It is a dark, nearly black beer that defies its appearance with surprising drinkability and smoothness. The sweet, malty foundation is enriched with notes of dark chocolate, honey, bread and caramel.

Brewed with barley, wheat and rye malts, this stout delivers character without heaviness. At 5.6% alcohol and a modest 23 IBU, it is a beer to savour slowly, without the weight its colour might suggest.