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Chocolate Caramel Brownie PUD

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Gooey brownie richness comes with layers of caramel and chocolatey bliss in this decadent, sticky 7.2% stout. The brewery calls it indulgent perfection in a glass and says pudding season just got serious. It sits among the PUD stouts alongside Banoffee, Truffle Pud and Tiramisu.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatecaramelroasted
chocolate
caramel
roasted
coffee
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced chocolate and caramel notes, layered over subtle roasted malt undertones.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chocolate Caramel Brownie PUD

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black in color, reflecting an SRM of 35 and the roasted character within. The beer presents with minimal clarity, a trait consistent with the style's full body and rich adjunct loading. A dense, tan head forms readily and maintains good lacing throughout the glass.

deep mahoganyminimal claritydense tan head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced chocolate and caramel notes, layered over subtle roasted malt undertones. Coffee and dark cocoa complement the sweetness without dominating, while a light dark fruit character adds complexity beneath the dessert-forward top notes.

chocolate, caramel forwardroasted maltcoffee, dark fruit undertones

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and creamy, with chocolate and caramel dominating the palate in equal measure. The mid-palate reveals a sticky, dessert-like sweetness reminiscent of brownie batter and pudding, balanced by gentle roasted grain and subtle coffee notes. Bitterness remains restrained at 35 IBU, allowing the adjunct profile to shine without cloying harshness.

chocolate, caramel dominantcreamy, smooth mouthfeeldessert-like sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is lingering and indulgent, with caramel and chocolate persisting on the palate long after swallowing. A light roasted dryness emerges, preventing the sweetness from becoming excessive.

long finishsweet aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
82
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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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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