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This is the last beer from Espuma.  Sigh, things come and go.

It's another black beer, and I thought it said pastry stout when I first picked it up but then I saw it was...Panty Stout?  Ok, that's new.  It's from Oedipus, a Dutch brewery, and those northern countries do have a knack for black beers, so I think it will be just fine.  Especially to go with the black days of a virus apocalypse. 

Stockings over your face might be more protection.  You look more dangerous to germs.

Oh, it's extra sweet in smell, makes me think again that it was meant to be "pastry".  It's not a perfectly black beer, more of a superdark brown with a tannish head.  The head is quite exuberant, too.  After some moments of rest, the beer takes on a slightly citric touch in the aroma.  Then, the taste is surprisingly light and fruity.  Where's that pastry?  Orange marmalade tart maybe?  There is a swirl of bitterness and even a little smokiness hovering behind that tart surprise.  In some ways it's a nice change from the heavier, and much more chocolatey and coffee-dependent, stouts of late.  It has a bright and snappy flavor, making it quite suitable to sit with on a sunny and unseasonably warm afternoon.  The hint of bitter makes for a nice balance so it doesn't get overly tropical.  Overall, it goes down very cleanly and easily.  A nice all-year beer.

Supplier: Espuma
Price: €1.65