The Bruery Bakery: Rocky Road Brownie (2025) – American Double / Imperial Stout at 9.5% ABV (C$11.38 at Collective, 375 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 1-Dec-2025, reviewed 23-Dec-2025)
Appearance: nearly opaque clear brown with one finger of fine dark tan head, good retention and moderate chunky lacing. (5/5) Aroma: chocolate, marshmallow, walnuts, vanilla. (8/10) Taste: high sweet, moderate-high bitter. (8/10) Palate: full slightly slick body, moderate-soft carbonation, lingering sticky warming finish. (4/5)
Collective Advent #25. I’ve complained about some of the choices for this calendar, especially after yet another Pilsner, but all is forgiven. I’m not quite as excited by The Bruery as I once was – they kind of jumped the shark a little in my opinion – but they still hold a special spot for me. And this is very much a seasonally-appropriate offering, even if it is an over-the-top sticky beast that, especially after a big dinner, takes a long time to sip. (16/20)
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