Dark o' the Moon
Bittersweet dark chocolate and a little coffee lead, with brown sugar sweetness, a note of cinnamon spice and a creamy mouthfeel. Pumpkin goes into the mash, kettle and fermenter, with roasted pumpkin seeds in the mash, Magnum bitters it, and Saaz and crushed cinnamon finish it. A perennial pumpkin stout of Elysian's at 6.5 % ABV, brewed on pale, crystal, Munich, Cara-Vienne, roasted, chocolate and Special B malts and part of the brewery's Pumpkin Pack.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Dark o' the Moon
Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.
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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Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a 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.
Finding a similar Stout
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