Bell's
Special Double Cream
Stout
(Specs) 6.1 ABV
Colour: Black
Aroma: roasted malt,
chocolate
Head: light brown, small
amount
Initial Taste: sweet chocolate notes
Mouthfeel: velvity and
bitter, coffee notes medium-heavy body
Aftertaste: intense coffee sourness, but not unpleasant
Note: As the beer sits in the air / warms up, its flavours really
develop
Verdict: This beer is a keeper, you really get a huge amount of
chocolate and coffee wrapped within a velvety cushion without the
crushing heaviness that usually accompanies it.
Yes, the beer is hard to find. Yes, it is expensive. Yes, you should
buy it.
You'll thank me.
