The problem now was that it was just past nine in the am and surely one can not bust a cap at this time of the morning, but there are no rules on brunch! Right?
We managed to hold out until just after 11am munching on some rusks and other bits and bobs we found lying around – end of the month times turns the flat into some kind of post-apocalyptic wasteland with every inhabitant having to fend for their own survival.
Black as night with just the right amount of fizz the first nose on this beer was a very strong smokey-stout feeling, but that first sip confirms a strong hint of a slightly different bitter lurking in the shadows ready to pounce on you. It was a bit of an unexpected easy-drinking pint with the brewer expertly fusing the two worlds of beer and coffee into an extremely smooth yet punchy pint. What makes this beer great is that the coffee taste is not overpowering this hearty stout, but it lends the perfect characteristic to the overall taste and smoothness which made for a very enjoyable breakfast accompaniment.