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Voodoo

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Voodoo is a chocolate orange stout that originated at the group's Fernandes brewpub in Wakefield, where it was called Black Voodoo, before production moved to the main brewery. It is brewed from pale, roasted and chocolate malts. Cocoa dominates the palate, while the aroma adds orange and a touch of vanilla. The body is rich, full and silky, the bitterness moderate, and the roast character stays in the background, so the overall impression leans sweet and dessert-like.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably 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
chocolateorangeroasted
chocolate
orange
roasted
vanilla
coffee
dark fruit
Aroma
Cocoa and chocolate lead the nose with pronounced sweetness, supported by subtle orange zest and a delicate vanilla note.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Voodoo

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black in the glass with excellent clarity for the style. A thick, dense head forms and clings to the glass walls with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is restrained but sufficient, contributing to the rich, creamy visual texture.

deep browndense headfine lacinglow carbonation

◌ Aroma

Cocoa and chocolate lead the nose with pronounced sweetness, supported by subtle orange zest and a delicate vanilla note. The roasted malt character remains understated, allowing the adjunct profile to dominate without overwhelming. The overall impression is dessert-forward and inviting rather than assertive.

cocoa, chocolateorange zestvanillarestrained roast

◐ Taste

Cocoa flavours coat the palate from entry through mid-palate, with the orange character emerging as a bright counterpoint. Bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, never harsh or intrusive. The silky, full body carries these flavours smoothly, while the residual sweetness leans toward confectionery notes, finishing dessert-like in character.

cocoa-forwardcitrus balancemoderate bitternesssilky mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with a lingering chocolate and cocoa aftertaste. Drying is gentle, leaving behind sweetness rather than astringency.

chocolate lingergently drying
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
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.

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

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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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