Hirter Beerique

◎ Appearance

Deep copper-brown with a reddish undertone, reflecting the medium toast of the barrique aging. Clarity is excellent, with fine carbonation support creating a dense, persistent head that adheres to the glass in defined lacing patterns. The viscosity is immediately evident in slow-moving beads along the surface.

◌ Aroma

A complex bouquet opens with refined vanilla and toasted oak, layered beneath hints of brandy and whiskey-wood influence. Beneath these refined notes lie subtle cigar smoke and a gentle warmth from the elevated alcohol. The malt foundation is present but restrained, allowing the barrel characteristics to dominate without harshness.

◐ Taste

The palate enters with rich malt sweetness—caramel and toasty grain—quickly met by assertive bitterness that provides structural tension. The mid-palate is full and viscous, with oak tannins and a drying tobacco quality balanced against the residual sweetness. The 9.3% ABV carries a smooth, warming presence without sharp alcohol burn.

◑ Finish

The finish is long and distinctive, dominated by dry oak and a lingering herbal-tobacco note that gradually fades into a subtle brandy warmth. A pleasant, sustained bitterness persists on the palate, characteristic of quality barrique aging.