Opus Aeternum: The Neverending Boil (Soul Barrel x Afro Caribbean Brewing Co)

An Extreme Barrel Aged Barleywine collaboration with Afro Caribbean Brewing Co.

This ambitious beer sets a new world record for the longest boil ever. Opus Aeternum was boiled for over twenty hours across six days, creating unparalleled depth, color, and intensity through profound Maillard reactions. It was then aged for over a year in a single bourbon barrel, reaching 17.5% abv.

An Extreme Beer & Brewing Process

Inspired by historical brewing traditions, and the craft beer spirit of experimentation, this beer is unlike any other. It essentially originated as an English-style barleywine, brewed with almost 100% Maris Otter malt, then transformed into an extreme beer through the long boiling process and Marillard reaction flavors. The result is what happens when two bre

The extreme brewing process creates sherry-like layers of dark fruit and black cherry, with savoury notes of port, liquorice, and molasses. Luxuriously smooth, with echoes of chocolate and dessert wine, Opus Aeternum is a testament to our relentless pursuit of new ideas and original artistic expression.

ABV: 17,5%

IBUs: 50

Bottle Size: 375ml