Amity Brew Co x Black Lodge Brewery - Dark Layers

Who says you need a plate and a fork to enjoy a delicious slice of Black Forest Gateau? Dark Layers is a wonderfully indulgent 6% dessert-inspired sour beer from Yorkshire's Amity Brew Co, created in collaboration with Liverpool's Black Lodge Brewing. Taking inspiration from the classic German chocolate and cherry cake, this adventurous creation brings together the contrasting pleasures of rich dessert flavours and refreshing sour beer. Decadent, fruity and delightfully unconventional, Dark Layers offers a deliciously different interpretation of one of Europe's most celebrated desserts, transforming the familiar flavours of Black Forest Gateau into a wonderfully intriguing craft beer.

Expect an enticing combination of dark fruit character, dessert-like richness and lively acidity, with the beer's Black Forest inspiration suggesting the delicious interplay between juicy cherries and indulgent chocolate cake. Its tart, fruit-forward character provides a refreshing contrast to the sweeter impressions of rich confectionery, creating a drinking experience that balances indulgence with a vibrant sour edge. Rather than the heavy, roasted intensity of a traditional chocolate stout, Dark Layers takes a brighter, more refreshing approach to dessert-inspired brewing. The result is a beer that celebrates the contrast between fruity sharpness and comforting sweetness, delivering plenty of personality with every sip.