1833 Chateaubriand Barley Wine

Some beers are for drinking. Others are for experiencing. The 1833 Chateaubriand Barley Wine definitely belongs to the second category. Inspired by the historical visit of the French writer François-René de Chateaubriand to the Rhaner brewery in 1833, this exceptional beer combines English Barley Wine tradition with French wine yeast. Sounds unusual? It is – and that's precisely what makes it so appealing.

Even when poured, it displays a deep amber to mahogany brown with a fine-pored head. The nose reveals intense notes of caramel, prunes, and dark fruits, accompanied by forest berries, raisins, and a subtle vinous elegance. A beer that impresses even before the first sip.

How it tastes

Robust, complex, and incredibly smooth. Sweet caramel malts meet prunes, dark berries, and delicate notes of raisins. The second fermentation with French wine yeast gives the beer an elegant, almost vinous fruitiness that perfectly harmonizes with the malty body. Despite its 10.5–12% alcohol, the Barley Wine appears surprisingly rounded and smooth. The subtle hop bitterness provides balance and allows the multi-layered aromas to linger.

Pairs with

Strong blue cheese, game dishes, braised beef, dark chocolate, or simply as a digestif in your favorite armchair. This beer doesn't need to be drunk quickly – it wants to be discovered.

Our conclusion

The 1833 Chateaubriand Barley Wine is not an after-work beer for everyday drinking. It is a connoisseur's beer for special moments. Malty, profound, and with an extraordinary connection between the beer and wine worlds, it impressively shows how exciting the Barley Wine style can be. A beer to savor – and one that can become even more exciting with a little patience in the cellar.