Santa's Milk (2019)
Kettlehead Brewing Company

From the 16 oz. 2022 batch. Sampled December 24, 2022. I picked this one because the ABV seemed the closest. This beer needs a generic listing.

The appearance is dark brown to about black under a foamy dark tan head that fades momentarily.

Aroma o chocolate fudge, vanilla, Oreo cookies, ash, dark roast, and a lower profile earthy note.

Medium mouthfeel but smooth and creamy.

The taste is sweet, dark roasted chocolate, and cream with a wisp of ginger snaps dancing in the background. Mild bitter finish.

Kettlehead Holiday Ale with cinnamon, marshmallows, vanilla, maple, and lactose. Canned on 12/19/2019. Pours a very dark blackish brown, with a 2 plus finger sticky dark khaki head that leaves thin rings of lace as it slowly settles. 4.25

Smell is maple, vanilla, nutmeg, s’mores, and some cinnamon. 4

Taste follows maple, vanilla, s’mores, nutmeg, and cinnamon. 4.25

Mouthfeel is bigger than medium, gentle carbonation, actually not dry, and at 7% it drinks bigger but actually very approachable. I drank this after I let it warm a bit and it really makes you warm and excited for the Holiday Season. 4.25

Overall this is really nice and crazy drinkable for a stout. Once again a nice beer from my favorite brewery. 4.25