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Christmas Stouts - Part One

Some time ago, I decided that this year, I would try get my hands on as many stouts as possible. Given that stout is possibly the national drink of Ireland, it wasn't going to be too difficult to get hold of quite a few. That said, there will be some that I would have loved to gotten hold of, but I'm happy enough with the selection I have acquired.

First up, are 2 stouts from Mourne Mountain Brewery. Bear Grease, a double oatmeal stout and Moto Physco Nightmare.

 

I thought Bear Grease tasted quite boozy despite only having 7% ABV. That said, i found it quite drinkable with the roasted coffee bitterness coming through.

 

Moto Physco Nightmare it a completely different beast from Bear Grease. Sweet vanilla and chocolate are the dominant flavours. No hint of bitterness or the 9% abv! Definitely a "sipper" and as close to dessert in a can as you can get!

 

 


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