Espiga La Retirada

This Imperial Stout presents a masterful fusion of rich malt complexity and vinous barrel aging. The base, built on Golden Promise and Malted Oats, delivers a velvety foundation for deep layers of cocoa and coffee driven by Carafa Special I and II. Crystal DRC adds dark fruit nuances that harmonize with the nine-month maturation in Muscat de Rivesaltes barrels, contributing sophisticated notes of sweet liqueur and seasoned wood. While Galena hops provide a structural bitterness, the experience is defined by an unctuous, robust texture and a refined, slightly dry finish that belies its significant 11.5% strength.