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Coconut Milk Stout

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A burst of coconut rides on notes of milk chocolate and roasted coffee, over a creamy, rich and roasty black stout. It is a twist on the Milk Stout, a fixture since 1999 that took Great American Beer Festival gold in 2013, brewed with coconut and natural flavor at 6.0 % ABV, and arrives in cans as a winter release.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted 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
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
dark fruit
Aroma
Coconut emerges as the leading aromatic note, layered over roasted malt and dark chocolate undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coconut Milk Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black color with minimal transparency, characteristic of a well-crafted stout. The dense, tan head displays persistent lacing, clinging to the glass with notable retention. Carbonation appears moderate, supporting a creamy visual presentation without excessive bubble activity.

deep blackdense cream headpersistent lacingopaque

◌ Aroma

Coconut emerges as the leading aromatic note, layered over roasted malt and dark chocolate undertones. Behind these, subtle coffee and cocoa aromas build depth, while the coconut impression remains front and center without overwhelming the classic stout foundation. A touch of sweetness from the lactose rounds out the nose.

coconut-forwardroasted maltdark chocolatecoffee notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with creamy mouthfeel, carrying rich chocolate and roasted coffee character through the entry and mid-palate. Coconut flavors integrate smoothly alongside notes of milk chocolate, while low bitterness (18 IBU) allows the adjunct and malt sweetness to dominate. The full body coats the mouth without harshness, supported by the gentle lactose presence.

creamy mouthfeelmilk chocolateroasted coffeesmooth coconut integration

◑ Finish

The finish is dry yet lingering, with roasted malt and chocolate persistence. A subtle coconut sweetness and mild warmth from the 6% ABV fade gradually into a clean, almost dessert-like aftertaste.

dry finishchocolate persistenceclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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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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.

Finding a similar Milk Stout

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