Oitava Barrica Lourinhã Imperial Stout 10% 33 cl
ABV: 10.0%
The Oitava Barrica Imperial Stout, part of the Oitava Barrica program, was aged in chestnut barrels that previously held DOC Lourinhã brandy. It presents intense aromas, notes of coffee, and a complex profile, with a creamy texture and an elegant finish. Ideal for pairing with red meats, game, aged cheeses, or dark chocolate desserts.
Dominant flavor: Toasted
Price:
€7,49
Beer profile
Style
Imperial Stout and Barrel Aged
Colour
Straw
Serving Temperature
5°
Pairing
Grilled Chicken
Brand
Origin
Portugal
Volume
33.0 cl
Foam
Aroma and Flavor
Intense aroma of coffee and roasted malt. On the palate, it is full-bodied and creamy, with an elegant and persistent mouthfeel.
Suggested glass
Tulip
About the beer
Discover the world of the “Oitava Barrica” program, an innovative craft beer aging project conceived by Oitava Colina.
In an excerpt from an interview given by Sérgio Romão to RCLourinhã, the founder of Oitava Colina reveals the behind-the-scenes creation and production of this extraordinary beer, now in its 2nd edition:
“Time, tasting, and listening to what the beer has to tell us. These were some of the essential ingredients for creating a unique beer with a connection to the land of the dinosaurs.”
Oitava Barrica was born from a desire to explore new flavor frontiers through aging in chestnut barrels that once held the prestigious Aguardente DOC Lourinhã, from the Adega Cooperativa da Lourinhã.
The challenge was issued by Sérgio Romão to the Lourinhã cooperative, which responded by sending two 250-liter chestnut barrels to Lisbon in January 2022. After fermentation, the beer was carefully placed in these barrels to evolve for nine months.
The chosen recipe was an imperial stout, recognized for its intense roasted malt flavors and coffee notes, harmonizing perfectly with the characteristics of Aguardente DOC Lourinhã.
After two and a half months of fermentation, nine months of barrel maturation, and two weeks of carbonation, the beer is ready for the glass, offering an excellent gastronomic experience.
This project, the result of a partnership between 8.ª Colina and the Adega Cooperativa da Lourinhã, launches a collection of distinctive beers: “Oitava Barrica.” The first beer aged in Aguardente da Lourinhã barrels is about to hit the market, promising to surprise connoisseurs and the curious alike.
The full interview with Sérgio Romão is available here. Date: 07/10/2022
The 2025 edition, available at Syndicato, was aged for 10 months in the Lourinhã Cooperative’s barrels.
It’s not a revolution. It’s ostentation.
Ingredients: water, malt, hops, and yeast. Store in the refrigerator and in an upright position.
