Galea ANTWERP Blantons Bourbon Barrel Aged (2023)

Galea ANTWERP Blantons Bourbon Barrel Aged (2023) is a stout aged in Blanton's bourbon barrels, where chocolate, coffee and vanilla mingle with oak and caramel. At 14.5% ABV, it offers a full, creamy texture and a warm finish that unfolds in the glass. With a 4.20 Untappd rating, it showcases Galea's ambition in barrel aging.

Serving tips

• 🍫 Rich aroma profile: Chocolate, coffee and vanilla from the bourbon barrels create a layered, indulgent palate.
• 🥃 Creamy body and warming finish: A full, smooth texture supported by oak and caramel notes.
• ⏳ Aging complexity: Subtle shifts in flavor as it rests, revealing new layers with warmth.

Food Pairing

• 🍫 Chocolate desserts: The beer's cocoa and roasty coffee notes enhance fondant, brownies and caramel tarts.
• 🧀 Aged cheeses and roasted nuts: Salt meets sweetness, balancing the beer's rich body.
• 🥩 Roasted meats and hearty stews: Bourbon-forward notes cut through fat and enhance savory depth.

Brewery

Galea is a Belgian brewery based in the Antwerp Province, Belgium. They are known for ambitious barrel-aged beers and maturation innovations. Untappd and the brewery’s social channels corroborate a growing reputation in the global craft beer scene.