Triple black rye beer from Brasserie De Struise, aged in Kentucky Bourbon barrels for 2 years.
Vintage 2022 - bottling 07/16/24 - Best before + 5 years
Description :
XXX Reserva is a rare and daring creation from De Struise Brouwers , brewed in the spirit of a Belgian Tripel but sent for a long stay in bourbon barrels. The result: a beer that plays on two sides – the fruity and spicy roundness of Belgian yeasts, and the woody and vanilla warmth of American oak.
👀 Dress & foam
It comes in deep brown tones with mahogany highlights, sometimes slightly cloudy, topped with a creamy beige foam that fades gently.👃 Nose
A rich bouquet: bourbon, caramel, black fruits (fig, plum, raisin), winey notes and a hint of tobacco and leather. We can already feel the barrel has left its mark.👅 In the mouth
- Attack: malty sweetness, brown sugar, gourmet Belgian esters.
- Mid-palate: notes of vanilla, toasted wood, cocoa and candied fruit.
- Finish: drier and slightly bitter, with a persistence of dried fruits and spices.
💪 Character
With its 10% alcohol content, it remains surprisingly accessible: the body is medium, the effervescence is fine, and the alcohol hides behind the aromatic complexity. This is a beer that should be enjoyed slowly, like a digestif.
🎯 The experience
Imagine a Belgian Tripel who spent a semester as an exchange student in Kentucky: she returns with a woody accent, a scent of bourbon, and a newfound confidence. The XXX Reserva is the meeting of Belgian know-how and the charm of American whiskey.
