Mena Dhu
A delicate oak-smoked aroma, with wood smoke and espresso, opens a velvety, full-bodied stout where dark chocolate and toasted notes run through and a touch of liquorice shows in the finish. Smoked and chocolate malt, roasted barley and oats go into this jet-black stout at 4.5%. Mena Dhu is Cornish for 'black hill' and names the Luxulyan family farm of founder Walter Hicks.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Mena Dhu
Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.
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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