Brouwerij De Halve Maan - Straffe Hendrik Heritage (2025)

A magnificent celebration of Belgian brewing craftsmanship, Straffe Hendrik Heritage 2025 is an exceptionally rich, complex and luxurious barrel-aged Quadrupel from Bruges' historic Brouwerij De Halve Maan. Produced just once a year in strictly limited quantities, this extraordinary beer takes the brewery's legendary Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel and elevates it through a minimum of twelve months' maturation in carefully selected oak barrels.

Each annual vintage is a unique master blend, combining beers matured in different barrels to create a beautifully layered and distinctive drinking experience. Pouring an intensely dark mahogany brown, Heritage 2025 delivers captivating aromas of dried figs, raisins, dark caramel and toasted oak, complemented by delicate notes of vanilla, warming spice and rich chocolate.

On the palate, luscious layers of dark fruit, caramelised sugar and liquorice unfold alongside subtle woody tannins and gentle vinous complexity. The extended barrel maturation introduces elegant oak character, while the underlying Quadrupel provides warming spice, rich malt sweetness and a beautifully balanced bitterness.

Full-bodied, wonderfully smooth and gloriously warming, Heritage 2025 finishes with lingering notes of dried fruit, oak and gentle alcoholic warmth. Bottle-conditioned and capable of developing further complexity for up to ten years, this is an exceptional beer for collectors, special occasions and those who appreciate the very finest Belgian brewing traditions