CaCow! Chocolate Milk Stout
On tap at CBC - OG 1.062, FG 1.016 per CBC info. Into a goblet it goes... Pours a deep, dark espresso color with a maple walnut/pumpernickel creamy head. Rather tight - about 2/3 finger. Not endless staying power but imposing first impression nonetheless. Nose has a silky blend of milk, dark chocolate and a tinge of vanilla. Creamy as hell with some solid chocolate malt...maybe a little tannin from some patent as well? This translates to more dryness on the palate than expected. The chocolate scent becomes an almost bone-dry cocoa taste - nice bitterness. Big malt character shows up - more dark tannins, slight bitterness and a little hop pine. Mouthfeel has a nice lightness in contrast to its heft and nice bitterness. Very dry, slightly tight...but solid. There's a lot going on with this one. Great use of ingredients to concoct something for everyone - sweetness, dryness, creaminess...all at various stages of the experience. It has a slow, savorable drinkability. Definitely nightcap material. Well done.