The Moersleutel Vanilla Glazed Éclair, officially Pastry Factory: Vanilla Glazed Éclair, is an Imperial Pastry Stout with 10% ABV from the Moersleutel Craft Brewery in Alkmaar and part of the Pastry Factory series, which translates classic desserts into liquid form. The stout combines Italian dark-roast coffee with three different types of vanilla from around the world: vanilla from Madagascar provides the classic, creamy ice cream filling, a second, rarer Madagascan variety adds additional aromatic depth, and Tahitensis vanilla from Ecuador, rarely found in brewing, complements with floral and tropical sweetness. Together with the roasted coffee, this creates a smooth, dessert-like stout with many layers of flavor, inspired by a real éclair, comforting and refined at the same time. In the glass, the beer appears deep black; the aroma is dominated by roasted coffee notes, vanilla, and floral accents; on the palate, it feels thick, velvety, and sweet. Served at about 12 °C, the beer is suitable as a dessert after a meal or for sharing in a social setting. Bottled in a 44 cl can, it contains gluten-containing grains.
