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An iconic brew from days gone by, this 8% stout boasts a luscious chorus of molasses, muscovado and cocoa. Hints of espresso tangle with silky chocolate aromas, culminating in a bitter finish.
Pouring it, the molasses and muscovado hit my nose before I even took a sip—that’s when I knew it was special. The 8% is sneaky, but the bitter espresso finish keeps every mouthful grounded and complex. A proper throwback that drinks like a dessert you don’t want to end.
That bitter cocoa finish lingers just long enough to make you want another sip, and at 8% it's got some real weight to it. The espresso notes give it a nice edge against all that dark sweetness. Glad I grabbed a few before they disappeared again.
The molasses and muscovado come through bold and sweet up front, but that bitter espresso finish pulls it all together beautifully. At 8% it drinks dangerously smooth, so I’m glad I saved this one for a slow evening.
