Straffe Hendrik XMas Blend 750ML

Straffe Hendrik XMas Blend

Hidden underneath the De Halve Maan brewery in Bruges is a medieval-era cellar that has housed everything from alcohol to, during wartime, horses. It’s from this secretive location that the much-celebrated Straffe Hendrik Heritage line of barrel-aged quadruple was born.

In 2018, for the first-time ever, De Halve Maan released this special winter blend of its iconic quadruple from the same collection of barrels. Featuring a blend of barrels unique from the Heritage series and finished with fresh quadruple, this winter warmer is destined to become a celebrated addition to not only the Straffe Hendrik line, but to Belgian winter ale line-ups everywhere.

Style
Quadrupel

Origin
Bruges, Belgium

Availability
Winter

ABV
11.0%

Scent
Depending on the origin of the barrel this aging will also bring forward diverse aromas. Not only new wood from American and French origin is used, we also use preloved barrels from Whisky, Rum, Bordeaux, Calvados, etc.

Flavor
The tannins from the barrels come in harmony with the rich notes of the special malts in the beer. In combination with the subtle taste of the wood aging and the young Quadruple beer it creates a unique and powerful blend. Thanks to the re-yeasting in the bottle the taste keeps on developing year after year.

Pairings
The wood aging adds a refined complexity which allows you to create incredibly interesting pairings.