Hofstettner Granitbock Wildbrett

The Granitbock is a specialty in itself: the beer is produced in the historic brewhouse of the Hofstetten brewery and, once the brewing process is complete, is combined with hot granite blocks This unconventional step caramelizes the natural sugar in the beer and gives the brew an incomparably full-bodied and creamy caramel note as well as its wonderful rusty red color:don't like to rest on their laurels, they have taken this fantastic creation and developed it further in a number of experiments A Granit Eisbock and a Granitbock Wildbrett are now firmly part of the range

The latter is a barrel-aged version of the classic Granitbock For a special aroma, the brewery borrowed wooden barrels from the Italian winery Sandre Vini The choice fell on red wine barrels of the Raboso variety These grapes are characterized by their high acidity and produce a deep red, intensely flavored wine, which gives the barrel a great bouquet But the wood not only contributes red wine notes to the beer enjoyment: In addition to its aroma, the barrel is home to a range of yeasts and bacteria that subject the beer to further fermentation and develop its flavor The Raboso barrels provided both Brettanomyces yeasts and lactic acid bacteria - an unexpected duo that gives the brew a successful interplay of acidity and sweetness

This beer is ideal for further storage in your own cellar