Spekkoek (also called Spekuk or Kue lapis legit) is a very tasty and densely layered cake with spices from the Indonesian Archipelago. It is most likely a product of European pastry and Indonesian spices, developed in the colonial period. Today it remains a popular treat in both the Netherlands and Indonesia. More than half a decade ago we made Ikan-Ikan, an amber ale inspired by this delicacy. Surprisingly we are still asked about its return on events and festivals.
Ikan Besar revisits this idea, but this time around we introduced all those gorgeous aromatic spices to a bold and velvety stout, perfect for the dark winter months.