Peanut Butter Chocolate Stout
McAllister Brewing Company

Poured from a Crowler into pint glass in March 2023. This was a brand new offering and not even listed on their website yet, and not available other than via tap. I was brewed with their "Sudz Capacitor" lactose-free method. I drank this less than 1 week after purchasing at their Herndon brewpub.

Appearance: Dark black with very thick dark tan/brown head. The head was 2-finger thick with very large bubbles, and lasts for a few minutes and ended with a thin head. There is very little lacing sticking to the glass.

Smell: Strong aroma of peanuts and chocolate as expected. The aroma was strong as soon as the can was opened. Also, some roasted malt, coffee, and a hint of sweetness from alcohol. Overall, the chocolate and peanuts dominates the others.

Taste: There is a nice balance between the sweetness from the chocolate and peanut butter, versus the roasted malts and coffee flavors. There is a little hop bitterness to add to the taste and add some complexity. There is a moderate alcohol presence, which matches the 6% on the label. Great aftertaste, which is also dominated by the chocolate and peanut butter.

Mouth-feel: Moderate, but with an extremely smooth and creamy body. Much more smooth than many other stouts. The alcohol is well-balanced and not overpowering.

This is a very good stout, and it has a variety of flavors that adds an impressive complexity to the beer. It is smooth and very enjoyable to drink. The smoothness adds to the overall enjoyment. This was a brand new offering, and I would buy this again when available.