VINUM – Lemke Berlin

Very British – with plenty of whiskey in the barrel

VINUM by Lemke Berlin is a mighty Barley Wine that gets its special depth from aging in former rye whiskey barrels. At a robust 13.5% ABV, it combines an intense, malt-focused beer character with the spicy and woody influences of the barrel.

The beer style has its roots in Great Britain: when French wine became scarce on the island about 200 years ago, the British brewed their ales stronger. The high alcohol content and partial barrel aging were reminiscent of wine – the Barley Wine was born.

VINUM consciously aligns itself with this British tradition. Instead of a dominant hop aroma, the powerful malt body takes center stage. Aging in a rye whiskey barrel adds spicy, warm, and woody notes.

An intense beer to be savored slowly – somewhere between a strong ale, barley wine, and a good glass of whiskey.

How it tastes

Robust, malty, and warming. Sweet malt aromas meet spicy influences from the rye whiskey and the characteristic woody notes of barrel aging.

Aroma: Malt, whiskey, wood, caramel, and dark fruits
Taste: Robust, malty, spicy, and bittersweet
Mouthfeel: Full-bodied and warming
Finish: Long, powerful, and barrel-focused
Character: Intense, complex, and deliberately malt-focused

Pairs excellently with

• strong and aged cheese
• blue cheese
• chocolate desserts
• caramelized desserts
• roasted nuts
• hearty meat dishes
• or solo as a digestif

Facts at a glance

Beer Style: Barley Wine
Brewery: Lemke Berlin
Series: 132 Barrel Aged Series
Origin: Berlin, Germany
Alcohol: 13.5% Vol.
Content: 0.33 l
Original Gravity: 29 °P
Bitterness: 60 IBU
Barrel Aging: Rye Whiskey Barrel Aged
Barrel Type: Former Rye Whiskey Barrels
Character: Malt-focused, robust, spicy, and warming