Turning Point Brew Co - The Festive After Dark

When the Christmas lights go down and the evenings turn cold, Turning Point Brew Co has just the beer to keep you company! The Festive After Dark is a gloriously decadent 7.5% Double Stout that combines the richness of the brewery's dark beer expertise with the added complexity of barrel ageing. Created by blending a luxurious Double Stout with carefully matured stout from Turning Point's barrel-aged reserves, this festive release offers an indulgent combination of deep roasted malt character and warming, mature beer flavours. Expect impressions of dark chocolate, freshly roasted coffee and toasted malt, complemented by the rounded complexity that comes from barrel maturation. It's a wonderfully grown-up Christmas treat, perfect for those who prefer their festive beers dark, rich and full of character.

Pouring a deep, almost black colour, The Festive After Dark promises a satisfyingly rich drinking experience, with a smooth, rounded body enhanced by the addition of lactose. Roasted barley and oats provide a substantial foundation, bringing impressions of bittersweet cocoa, espresso and toasted biscuit, while the barrel-aged component introduces additional depth and complexity. A gentle sweetness balances the roasted malt character, creating an inviting contrast between chocolate richness and warming, mature stout flavours. At 7.5% ABV, there's enough strength to make this a proper winter warmer without venturing into the heavyweight territory of an Imperial Stout. Whether enjoyed beside a roaring fire, paired with a rich chocolate dessert or saved for a quiet Christmas evening, The Festive After Dark is a deliciously indulgent way to celebrate the darker side of the festive season.

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