Adriaen Brouwer Oaked

◎ Appearance

Pours a deep mahogany brown with excellent clarity and a modest beige head that settles to a thin collar. Fine lacing clings to the glass, marking each sip with delicate strands. The color deepens toward the center, reflecting the substantial malt base and oak conditioning.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with caramel and dried stone fruit—raisin and prune dominate—before revealing a restrained oaky backdrop of vanilla and light sherry notes. The 10% ABV declares itself warmly without aggression, adding a subtle alcohol presence that integrates rather than dominates. Wood stays gracefully in the background, never overpowering the dried fruit complexity.

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and velvety, with immediate notes of toffee and raisin settling into a full-bodied mid-palate. Oak maturation surfaces as a gentle sherry-like depth that echoes the nose without oakiness becoming sharp or tannic. The 25 IBU provides subtle structure and a faint drying quality, balancing the malt sweetness without asserting bitterness.

◑ Finish

The finish stretches long and warming, driven by alcohol and oak integration rather than lingering sweetness. Residual toffee and dried fruit fade gradually, leaving a gentle warming sensation in the throat.

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.