A spooky beer for a spooky time, dark as night and full of surprises! Of course, it has to come from a reputable place and Basqueland is one of the most reputable around. This pastry stout has some extras in it, delicious raspberries, "berried alive" in fact. What a way to Live Forever.
A beautiful black beer, with a thick looking cocoa powder head, surprisingly not as heavily scented as I thought. There's some raspberry in there alright, and a touch of stout punch. It is not a heavy hitter in flavor either, sliding in very gradually with upfront fruity raspberry and only revealing a little bitterness almost in the aftertaste. Some chocolate starts coming up as well, leaving a feeling of a dark chocolate, raspberry jelly treat. Quality too, Lindt or some other fancy Belgian chocolatier. The feeling is a little scratchy after swallowing, like the tartness of a red fruit filling. Close attention also brings out a touch of campfire smoke, tinged with roasted marshmallows and fresh-made s'mores. It's much more pastry than stout, but a good flavor for the holiday.
Supplier: Hop Hop Hurrah
Price: €7.80
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