Clef Brewery Potica

Name: Clef Brewery Potica
Brand: Beer
SKU: 680769e41603da6a5188f4f0
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.13 (226 reviews)

Stout 11 º

Clef Brewery

This indulgent Pastry Stout captures the essence of the traditional Slovenian Potica cake with a decadent, multi-layered profile. A robust base of roasted and caramel malts, intensified by a long boil, delivers deep notes of dark chocolate and burnt sugar. Infusions of rum-soaked walnuts provide an earthy, spirit-forward complexity, while aromatic cinnamon and vanilla offer a comforting spice. Despite the assertive 11% ABV, Slovenian hops provide a necessary structural bitterness to balance the intense sweetness. The result is a viscous, warming dessert ale where the char of the American Stout meets the rich, nutty character of festive pastry.

Appearance. SRM 35-40+. Jet black and opaque. Dense, persistent light brown head with moderate lacing. Viscous appearance with noticeable legs on the glass.

Aroma. High intensity. Bold roasted coffee and dark chocolate. Prominent spicy cinnamon and sweet vanilla bean. Distinctive earthy, nutty walnut character and rich, boozy rum esters. Sweet caramel and toffee undertones from the extended boil.

Taste. Rich and sweet initial impression. Deep bittersweet chocolate and roasted grain flavors are joined by spicy cinnamon and creamy vanilla. The mid-palate features distinct walnut and rum-soaked cake notes. Moderate hop bitterness provides essential balance against the heavy residual sugar. Finish is long, sweet, and complex with a lingering warmth.

Mouthfeel. Full, viscous body. Very creamy and coating. Moderate carbonation. Significant but smooth alcohol warmth. Low roast-derived astringency.

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