Xyauyù Barrel 2018 in wooden box

Xyauyù Barrel 2018 in a wooden box is a Specialty Wood Aged Beer by Baladin, offered in a 50 cl bottle with a laser-engraved wooden box. It is a clear, intense, foamless and uncarbonated sipping beer, designed to be savored slowly.

Tasting profile

Appearance

It is clear, monk’s-robe in color, with brown and copper highlights. In the glass, it has no foam or carbonation.

Nose

Pleasant warm, alcoholic notes emerge, along with aromas of fruit preserved in alcohol, light woody tones and a delicious mascobado sugar aroma.

On the palate

Rum notes and an enveloping molasses aroma accompany balanced hints of fruit preserved in alcohol. The finish surprises with a pleasant final freshness.

It is a top-fermented beer subjected to a macro-oxidation process and matured in oak barrels that previously held fine rum. From the wood, it develops aromas of dates and caramel, with a delicate toasted note.

Technical characteristics

• Alcohol content: 14% ABV
• Plato degrees: 36
• Color: 38–42 EBC
• Bitterness: 13–15 IBU
• Serving temperature: 12–14 °C

Ingredients

Water, barley malt, sugar, hops, yeast.

Pairings

Try it with dark chocolate containing at least 80% cocoa, dry pastries, Pecorino in fossa from the Marche region and Toma di Gressoney from the Aosta Valley.

For a contemplative experience, it can also accompany mild cigars, such as a Honduran Criollo or a Cuban Petit Corona.

FAQ about Xyauyù Barrel 2018

What type of beer is Xyauyù Barrel 2018?

It is a Specialty Wood Aged Beer by Baladin, top-fermented and matured in oak barrels that previously held fine rum.

How should it be served?

It should be served at 12–14 °C, without expecting foam or carbonation, to best appreciate its notes of rum, molasses, fruit preserved in alcohol and wood.

What does it pair with?

It pairs well with dark chocolate, dry pastries and aged cheeses such as Pecorino in fossa and Toma di Gressoney.