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Sua Da

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Roast leads this milk stout, inspired by the Vietnamese iced coffee of the same name. Lactose gives it a silky, full mouthfeel, and it is conditioned atop 20 pounds of locally roasted coffee. At 4.8% it rotates through the lineup at Dancing Gnome in Pittsburgh, a brewery that began as a hop-focused taproom in 2016.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedcoffeechocolate
roasted
coffee
chocolate
dark fruit
Aroma
Roasted malt and espresso dominate the nose, offering dark cocoa and burnt grain complexity.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sua Da

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black in color, with opaque clarity characteristic of the style. A dense, tan head forms and clings to the glass with persistence, leaving distinct lacing on each sip. Low carbonation contributes to a still, creamy visual presentation.

deep brownopaquepersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

Roasted malt and espresso dominate the nose, offering dark cocoa and burnt grain complexity. Subtle sweet notes emerge beneath—hints of molasses and dark chocolate from the lactose and coffee conditioning. No sharp hop character intrudes; the aroma remains grounded and approachable.

roasted maltespressodark chocolatemolasses

◐ Taste

Creamy lactose sweetness frames a robust roast backbone that moves across the palate with confidence. Coffee and cocoa flavors build through the mid-palate, supported by subtle dark-fruit undertones. Bitterness remains restrained at 18 IBU, allowing the silky mouthfeel and rich maltiness to carry the profile through to the finish.

creamy lactoseroasted graincoffee-forwardlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and lingering, with roast and coffee notes persisting for several seconds. No sharp edges or astringency interrupt the departure, leaving a pleasant warmth and subtle cocoa aftertaste.

roast persistencesmooth fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
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 Milk Stout

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What is a Milk 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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