Aurora Borealis - Bridge Rd Brewers/Nøgne Ø - Norway (ABV 14.9%)

I have been looking forward to this one, a collaborative effort between Nøgne Ø and Bridge Rd Brewery in Beechworth.

This strong Belgian style Quadruple (read very malty, smoky Porter) has been brewed by Nøgne Ø in Norway and then shipped to Australia unrefrigerated in barrels that previously housed Scotch Whisky. Interestingly, the Bridge Rd version was brewed in Beechworth and shipped to Norway in Red wine barrels.

Sweet almost port like nose with a delicious smoky, yet slightly sweet, roasted malt flavour. There is just a mere hint of Scotch Whisky both on the nose and in the mouth.

An awesome digestive beer with big flavour and loads of character, just don't forget it is 14.9% alcohol!