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Galactic Milk Stout

Big Drop Brewing Co.
United Kingdom·Alcohol-Free Stout
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Honeycomb covered in chocolate, rich and unctuous: that is how this stout tastes. It is the beer that started Big Drop, released in November 2016 as a Milk Stout and brewed with lactose, oats, rye and cocoa nips to just 0.5% ABV and 35 IBU. Only traces of gluten remain, below 20 ppm. It won Bronze at the 2019 Brussels Beer Challenge.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2019
Brussels Beer Challenge
Speciality Beer : Alcohol-free and low-alcohol beers
★Bronze — Brussels Beer Challenge (Speciality Beer : Alcohol-free and low-alcohol beers)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatehoneyroasted
chocolate
honey
roasted
malty
coffee
dark fruit
Aroma
Chocolate dominates the nose, dark and inviting, with distinct honeycomb sweetness woven throughout.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Galactic Milk Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black in color, with excellent clarity despite the milk stout's creamy character. A dense, tan head forms with good retention and clinging lacing. The body presents as full and opaque, with gentle carbonation evident through fine bubbles.

deep mahoganydense tan headexcellent lacingfull-bodied

◌ Aroma

Chocolate dominates the nose, dark and inviting, with distinct honeycomb sweetness woven throughout. Roasted malt undertones emerge, grounding the sweeter top notes. Subtle cocoa and coffee hints add complexity, while the lactose brings a soft, creamy sweetness without cloying.

dark chocolatehoneycomb sweetnessroasted maltcocoa

◐ Taste

Smooth entry with unctuous chocolate and creamy mouthfeel from oats and lactose. Mid-palate develops honeyed malt character balanced by gentle roasted bitterness (35 IBU). Coffee and dark fruit notes emerge beneath the dominant chocolate, creating a multidimensional sweetness without heaviness.

rich chocolatecreamy texturehoney maltbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium finish with lingering chocolate and honey notes. Clean aftertaste with residual creaminess and a subtle roasted dryness that prevents sweetness fatigue.

chocolate persistenceclean dry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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.

Drink within a year. Standard stouts are best fresh but hold reasonably well for 6–12 months.

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About Alcohol-Free Stout

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What is a Alcohol-Free Stout?

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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