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Dragon's Milk Reserve: S'mores

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Hints of toasted marshmallow and graham cracker join the chocolate character of Dragon's Milk, a flavour reminiscent of campfires and summer nights. It is brewed as a bourbon barrel-aged stout with chocolate, graham crackers and marshmallows at 11% ABV, and the 2026 edition arrived as a limited release in May.

ABV
11%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark40
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolateroastedsmoky
chocolate
roasted
smoky
coffee
dark fruit
Aroma
Toasted marshmallow and graham cracker notes emerge first, layered over rich dark chocolate and bourbon wood.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dragon's Milk Reserve: S'mores

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany-brown to near-black, with a dense crema-like head that clings persistently to the glass walls. The beer presents as opaque and viscous, with minimal light penetration typical of a high-gravity Imperial Stout. Carbonation is restrained, allowing the heavy body to dominate the visual profile.

deep mahogany-blackdense head retentionopaque, viscous

◌ Aroma

Toasted marshmallow and graham cracker notes emerge first, layered over rich dark chocolate and bourbon wood. Underlying roasted malt contributes coffee and cocoa powder depth, while subtle campfire smoke threads through the profile. The alcohol is integrated and warming rather than sharp, adding warmth without harshness.

toasted marshmallowdark chocolate, grahamroasted malt, bourbon oakcampfire smoke

◐ Taste

Silky entry showcasing chocolate and roasted grain backbone, with pronounced sweetness from the confectionery adjuncts balancing 65 IBUs of measured bitterness. Mid-palate fills with creamy mouthfeel, dark fruit undertones, and a gentle bourbon warmth that spreads across the palate. The finish carries dry cocoa and smoke, with lingering sweetness and a subtle coffee note that persists.

chocolate-forwardcreamy, full-bodiedbourbon warmthdry cocoa finish

◑ Finish

Medium-long finish with smooth alcohol integration and a final impression of toasted grain and dark chocolate fading slowly. No sharp edges; the aftertaste remains pleasant and rounded, with faint campfire smoke memory.

smooth alcohol fadetoasted, chocolatey
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 13–16°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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What is a Imperial 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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