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Espresso Martini Shake

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Chocolate, coffee and velvety sweetness stack up in layers in this rich, bold stout, which takes its cue from the espresso martini cocktail. Cacao nibs, coffee and lactose go into the brew alongside barley, wheat and oat malts. At 5.6% ABV it is smooth and deeply satisfying. Unfiltered, so pour gently as it may contain sediment. Contains milk, so not vegan.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably 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
chocolatecoffeemalty
chocolate
coffee
malty
roasted
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted coffee and espresso notes, complemented by subtle cocoa powder and cacao nib character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Espresso Martini Shake

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to black in the glass, with a dense tan head that clings persistently to the sides. The body is opaque and unfiltered, revealing fine suspended particles typical of the style. Carbonation is gentle and restrained, supporting a creamy, long-lasting foam collar.

deep mahogany-blackthick tan headunfiltered, hazylow carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted coffee and espresso notes, complemented by subtle cocoa powder and cacao nib character. A gentle sweetness underlies the coffee-forward profile, with hints of cocoa butter and lactose contributing a velvety, dessert-like quality. Minimal hop presence allows the malt and adjunct aromatics to dominate.

espresso, roasted coffeecocoa, cacao nibsweet, creamyminimal hop aroma

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth coffee and chocolate flavors supported by a soft, oat-derived creaminess. Mid-palate reveals layered cocoa sweetness and hints of caramel from the barley and wheat malts, balanced against restrained bitterness. The lactose adds body and a lingering sense of confectionery richness without cloying.

coffee-forwardchocolate, cocoa sweetnesscreamy, velvety mouthfeelsubtle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and satisfying, with coffee and chocolate notes persisting gently on the palate. A light, dry cocoa powder note emerges as the warmth fades, leaving a pleasant aftertaste.

long chocolate-coffee fadedry cocoa note
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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