Gahan House Brewery Shortest Day Spiced Milk Stout Milk / Sweet Stout at 5.3% ABV (C$3.83 at NLC Stavanger, 473 ml, packaged on 10-Nov-2017, acquired 25-Nov-2017, reviewed 21-Dec-2017)
Appearance: near complete black, with only the merest hint of brown relief at the margins, one fat finger of rocky beige head diminishing gradually to a thin cap, moderate lacing. (4/5) Aroma: roasty malt, chocolate, coffee, nutmeg. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium-full creamy body, soft carbonation, off-dry moderate bitter finish. (4/5)
Zero expectations, just had to drink it today for the name. But actually, pretty decent: not too sweet, and the spice is mild and even-handed, enhancing the nutty flavour without dominating. The body is medium full with a pleasant lactose creaminess, and though I’d like to see better head retention and lacing, the overall product is solid. (15/20)
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