Icarus Brewing Our Riviera: Nitro

Name: Icarus Brewing Our Riviera: Nitro
Brand: Beer
SKU: 65fd6d021603dac8672930f8
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.99 (51 reviews)

Dry Stout 6.9 º

Icarus Brewing

This Nitro Irish Stout presents a sophisticated malt profile centered on English Maris Otter and German Vienna Malt, creating a bready foundation enhanced by domestic oats for enhanced silkiness. The sensory experience is defined by rich, dark coffee and unsweetened cocoa, driven by the inclusion of Coffee Malt and debittered Black Malts. Despite an ABV that sits above style tradition, the nitro dispense ensures a velvety, cream-like texture that softens the roasted edge. Subtle earthy and floral notes from Columbus and Cascade hops provide a balanced bitterness, ensuring the finish remains dry and drinkable rather than heavy or cloying.

Appearance. Jet black in color (40 SRM) with deep garnet highlights when held to light. Pours with a thick, dense, creamy tan head that demonstrates exceptional retention and provides iconic lacing due to the nitro dispense.

Aroma. Moderate to high intensity dominated by roasted coffee and dark chocolate. Subtle bready and toasted notes from the Maris Otter and Vienna malts provide depth. Very low earthy and floral hop character with clean fermentation and no significant esters.

Taste. Initial impression is of dry roasted grain and espresso. Moderate-high roasted bitterness is balanced by a subtle oat-derived sweetness and bready malt flavors. Hop flavor is low, contributing minor earthy and spicy notes from the Columbus and Cascade. The finish is notably dry and clean with a lingering coffee-like aftertaste and no harsh astringency.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a remarkably smooth, velvety, and creamy texture. Carbonation is low due to the nitro pour. Features a gentle, well-integrated alcohol warmth appropriate for its strength, with no grain-derived harshness.

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