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Marshmallow Pilgrim

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Roasty stout meets pumpkin pie spice: allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and pumpkin, sweetened with vanilla and fluffy marshmallow. Roasted malts add the campfire note, Mount Hood the hops, 5.0 % ABV. It is the dark twin of Pilgrim, introduced as its fun and frivolous friend for Halloween, and the marshmallow is there to have you coming back for s'more.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedspicyvanilla
roasted
spicy
vanilla
smoky
clove
malty
Aroma
Prominent roasted grain and dark chocolate notes form the base, with underlying campfire smoke and charred wood from the deep Malz character.
also:chocolate,coffee
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,oak

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Marshmallow Pilgrim

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black in the glass with a ruby translucence at the edges when held to light. A dense, tan head forms quickly and clings to the rim with fine lacing. Carbonation is moderate, releasing a steady stream of small bubbles.

deep browndense headmoderate carbonationtranslucent at edges

◌ Aroma

Prominent roasted grain and dark chocolate notes form the base, with underlying campfire smoke and charred wood from the deep Malz character. Warm spice—cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg—rises through the middle, joined by subtle vanilla sweetness and a whisper of marshmallow. Mount Hood hops add a gentle herbal and slightly earthy frame without dominating.

roasted grainswarm spicescampfire smokevanilla, marshmallow

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied despite the moderate 5% ABV, with roasted malt sweetness and a hint of pumpkin pie spice complexity. Mid-palate develops layers of cinnamon and vanilla, balanced by restrained bitterness (25 IBU) and a subtle char that echoes the nose. Finish dries gradually, with spice lingering and the marshmallow note dissolving into cocoa.

smooth, creamyroasted sweetnesspumpkin spicegentle bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium finish with pleasant persistence; spice and cocoa fade slowly into a faint marshmallow sweetness and warm drying sensation. No sharp edges or harshness.

medium lengthspice lingerscocoa, marshmallow
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 10–14°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

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Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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