Horus — Planifolia Purr

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

A monumental imperial stout from the celebrated Purr series, showcasing extended bourbon barrel aging married to premium Planifolia vanilla beans. The pour is jet-black and viscous, releasing aromas of dark chocolate, sweet bourbon, toasted oak, and lavish vanilla custard. The palate delivers a pastry-stout decadence: layers of cocoa, caramel, roasted malt, and gentle smoke woven through warming bourbon spirit. Vanilla blooms across the mid-palate, lending creamy sweetness that softens the roast. The finish is long, oaky, and warming, with lingering notes of fudge, vanilla bean, and barrel char. Contemplative and indulgent.

Food Pairing

Pair with a flourless dark chocolate torte or vanilla bean creme brulee to mirror the beer’s pastry-stout sweetness and barrel character. Alternatively, serve alongside aged hard cheeses like Gouda or a slice of pecan pie, where caramelized sugars and nutty richness complement the bourbon, oak, and roasted malt depth.

About Horus Aged Ales

Horus Aged Ales was founded in 2016 in Almada, Portugal, establishing itself as one of the Iberian Peninsula’s most innovative and quality-focused craft breweries. The brewery has built its reputation on an unwavering commitment to barrel-aging and mixed fermentation techniques, producing complex, contemplative beers that challenge conventional categorizations. Horus specializes in wild and sour ales, imperial stouts, and barleywines, with many releases spending extended periods in carefully selected wine, port, and spirit barrels. Their approach combines traditional brewing methods with experimental aging processes, resulting in limited-production beers that showcase remarkable depth and evolution. The brewery’s philosophy centers on patience and precision, treating each batch as a unique expression of time, terroir, and technique. Horus has gained international recognition among enthusiasts and collectors for their meticulous attention to detail and willingness to push boundaries within wood-aged beer production. Their bottles have become highly sought after in the global craft beer community, with releases often featuring artistic labels that reflect the contemplative nature of their brewing philosophy.