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Chocolate Orange Nitro

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Citrus zest meets rich chocolate, with cocoa and vanilla alongside, and the whole sip recalls nostalgic chocolate-covered oranges. A black milk stout brewed with real orange, cocoa and vanilla, it flows from a widget can with a velvety nitro smoothness, 6.0 % ABV. Left Hand puts it out from January to March.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop 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
chocolateorangevanilla
chocolate
orange
vanilla
citrusy
roasted
coffee
Aroma
Bright citrus zest leads the nose, immediately revealing the orange character, while rich cocoa and vanilla notes emerge underneath.
also:dark fruit
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chocolate Orange Nitro

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to nearly black in color, with excellent opacity characteristic of a milk stout. The nitrogen widget creates a dense, tight head that adheres persistently to the glass, leaving fine lacing on each sip. The body appears full and velvety, with minimal visible carbonation bubbles.

deep brownopaquedense nitro headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus zest leads the nose, immediately revealing the orange character, while rich cocoa and vanilla notes emerge underneath. Subtle roasted malt undertones provide depth without dominating. The overall impression is dessert-like yet balanced, avoiding cloying sweetness.

orange zestcocoavanillasubtle roast

◐ Taste

The palate opens with creamy mouthfeel enhanced by the nitrogen, followed by a wave of chocolate that anchors the mid-palate. Candied orange peel flavor cuts through nicely, complemented by soft vanilla notes and mild roasted grain. Bitterness remains restrained at 18 IBU, allowing sweetness and cocoa to dominate without cloyingness.

creamychocolate-forwardorange peelmild bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and lingering, with chocolate and faint citrus notes persisting gently on the palate. A slight drying edge from the roasted malt prevents the aftertaste from becoming sticky.

smooth fadelingering chocolatedry edge
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
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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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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