This Cold Brew Milk Stout offers an inviting sensory experience, blending the intense aromatics of specialty cold brew coffee with a velvety texture. The deep black body, derived from roasty Chocolate Malt, sets a decadent stage for the aroma of freshly ground beans and milk chocolate. On the palate, the lactose provides a creamy, lingering sweetness that perfectly balances the espresso-like bitterness. It drinks like a refined breakfast stout, where the coffee is vibrant yet integrated, supported by a rich malt backbone and a smooth, dessert-like finish that highlights the harmonious marriage of bean and beer.
Appearance.Opaque, deep black (SRM 40+) with dark mahogany highlights at the edges. Crowns with a thick, persistent, creamy tan head that leaves significant lacing.
Aroma.High intensity aroma dominated by fresh, gourmet cold brew coffee and dark chocolate. Supporting notes of sweet cream and cocoa butter from the lactose and Chocolate Malt. Very low earthy hop aroma, with a clean fermentation profile.
Taste.Initial impression is rich and sweet, immediately followed by a wave of smooth coffee flavor and roasted grain. The Chocolate Malt contributes notes of baker's chocolate and toasted bread. Lactose adds a significant milky sweetness that persists into the finish, balancing a moderate bitterness from the roasted malts and coffee. Aftertaste is clean with a lingering mocha character.
Mouthfeel.Medium-full body with a distinctly creamy, silky texture. Moderate carbonation. Alcohol warmth is very low and well-integrated, providing a smooth, non-astringent mouthfeel.