Firestone Nitro Merlin Milk Stout. 5.5% ABV, 27 IBU. Firestone Walker Brewery, Paso Robles, CA.Full-on ebony, distinctly dark, with a rich brown ring of foam above.
In the nose: Roast and toast, smooth and silky. Moderate bitterness, mostly malty. Vanilla beans, nuts and cream.
In the mouth: Semi-sweet, roasty, beautifully blended. Chocolate and espresso. Medium bodied, long lasting malty finish. Creamy, smooth, and ever-so drinkable. Pretty nice, this one. Pretty, pretty nice.
Shoot! I didn't read the label of the can before consuming. I was supposed to "Hard Pour" and admire the cascade. Also, invert the can 3 times, for some reason. Damn! Oh, well....next time.
Our Velvet Merlin oatmeal stout has been transformed into a mindblowing mouthful known as Nitro Merlin Milk Stout. The new ingredient is lactose, a.k.a. milk sugar. When Velvet Merlin is brewed with milk sugar to create Nitro Merlin Milk Stout, the effect is similar to adding cream to your dark roasted coffee. The result is a stout that is still dark and roasty, but now with a mellow sweetness and added roundness of body.
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