Krakatau

It is always exciting to find unusual, intriguing ingredients from different parts of the world. Especially ones where at the very first taste, an idea for a beer jumps out and stares you right in the face. In the case of Krakatau, this happened to NCB brewer Josefine in a market on the island of Java, in Indonesia. After tasting Javanese coconut palm sugar, the idea for a rich, powerful, exotic stout was born. She was so convinced by the idea, she bought all the sugar available – plus a couple of extra suitcases – and brought it home to Stockholm in her checked luggage!

The name Krakatau comes from an active volcanic island off the coast of Java, and perfectly matches the character of this beer. Bubbling under the dark surface lies a deep, irresistible power which erupts in a tsunami of sensory explosions. Destruction and creation often go hand in hand, and in this beer we have created a sleek, rich, substantial stout with notes of fudge and toffee alongside muted roast tones and a velvety, lightly sweet smoothness.

Style : Strong Stout
Yeast : Brooklyn House Ale
Malts : Floor-malted Maris Otter pale ale, Chocolate malt, Dark Belgian caramel malt, De-husked Black malt, Flaked Oats
ABV : 8,5 %
Original gravity : 20°
Food pairings : All desserts and sweets especially rich, chocolate based.
Hops : Fuggles