La Pirata / Kaapse Piet

This potent super-strength Saison bridges the gap between a rustic farmhouse ale and a bold American IPA. The sensory profile is defined by a vibrant dry hop of Amarillo and Centennial, delivering assertive notes of orange peel, grapefruit, and floral pine. This hop intensity is met by complex yeast-driven black pepper and stone fruit esters. Unique maturation with Oloroso Sherry oak chips introduces a sophisticated layer of dried fruits, nutty oxidation, and toasted wood. Despite its 9.9% strength, it maintains the style's characteristic dry finish, supported by a grainy malt backbone and a firm, lingering bitterness that balances the elevated alcohol warmth.