There's nothing unexpected here, it says Extra Stout on the label, and Extra Stout is what's in the bottle. A really well done Extra Stout. Big roast undertones, superb body backed up by subtle hops. Everything you want from a stout is here, it's dry, there's a slight burnt smokiness but nothing overpowering.
I'm already looking forward to RT3.
Another "version 2" of a collaboration for the second beer of this blog post. This time with an international flavour, as we take a look at the O'Hara's / PINTA Lublin to Dublin Robust Milk Stout.
Using Irish malts and Polish hops and the addition of Lactose for some extra creaminess in the mouthfeel and a sweeter finish than other stouts. Star Anise is also mentioned on the label, but I couldn't detect it either on the nose nor in the taste, but that's not to say that if it was not there it wouldn't be missed.
This is a great beer, and very drinkable. The sweetness from the lactose never gets too cloying. There's a nice roasted coffee aroma, which follows through to the palate. There's also milk chocolate and a slight treacly finish.
Two interesting collaborations, and cold January nights are made for stouts.
