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To Whom It May Concern

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Selected cocoa and specially roasted coffee beans give this double chocolate coffee Breakfast Stout its character, in the Kentucky style. Heaps of oats, roasted and smoked malts and a touch of milk sugar add extra creaminess. The brewers call it the breakfast of champions. To Whom It May Concern is brewed by Jakobsland Brewers of Santiago de Compostela.

ABV
7.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
chocolatecoffeeroasted
chocolate
coffee
roasted
smoky
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
Cocoa and roasted coffee dominate the nose, supported by notes of roasted and smoked grain.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for To Whom It May Concern

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black with a red undertone characteristic of a well-kilned stout. The head is dense and persistent, clinging to the glass with substantial lacing. Carbonation is moderate, creating a soft, creamy visual texture throughout the pour.

deep browndense headstrong lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Cocoa and roasted coffee dominate the nose, supported by notes of roasted and smoked grain. A subtle sweetness emerges beneath, with hints of dark chocolate and caramel. The oat addition contributes a soft, cereal-like undertone that rounds the overall aromatic profile.

dark chocolateroasted coffeeroasted graincocoa

◐ Taste

Entry is rich and full-bodied, with chocolate and coffee flavors immediately present on the palate. The mid-palate reveals layers of roasted malt and a gentle smoke character, while milk sugar and oats create a creamy mouthfeel that softens any astringency. Bitterness is restrained at 30 IBU, allowing the malt sweetness to carry through without harshness.

chocolatecoffeesmoothcreamy

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately long, with chocolate and roasted grain lingering pleasantly on the palate. Aftertaste remains dry and slightly smoky, fading gradually without bitterness.

dry finishlingering chocolate
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.

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

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About Stout

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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.

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