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Sweet Cow

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A very gentle dark ale; lactose adds silky smoothness.

ABV
5.5%
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
chocolateroastedmalty
chocolate
roasted
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with cocoa powder and roasted grain, followed by subtle hints of caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sweet Cow

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black color with a dense, creamy head that settles into a fine collar. The beer presents with full opacity and minimal carbonation visible, creating a still, velvety surface. Lacing clings to the glass in soft, persistent rings.

deep browncreamy headsilky lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with cocoa powder and roasted grain, followed by subtle hints of caramel sweetness. Lactose brings a soft, rounded quality without sharpness. No hop character intrudes; the aroma remains gentle and malt-forward throughout.

cocoaroasted maltsweet cream

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with chocolate and malt sweetness coating the palate immediately. Lactose accentuates creaminess at mid-palate, while restrained roasted notes add depth without harshness. Minimal bitterness (25 IBU) allows malt sweetness to dominate, finishing dry-sweet rather than cloying.

chocolate maltsilky mouthfeelgentle roast

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, fading smoothly without astringency. A lingering sweetness and soft cocoa note persist briefly on the palate.

clean fadecocoa afterglow
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
78
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.

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