Vocation Brewery - Burnt Offering

First Pick is a wonderfully indulgent 4.6% Chocolate & Hazelnut Praline Stout from Yorkshire's celebrated Vocation Brewery, bringing all the comforting flavours of a luxurious chocolate selection into one deliciously decadent beer. Created as part of the brewery's festive 2026 collection, this beautifully crafted stout combines rich roasted malt character with luscious chocolate, creamy hazelnut praline and sweet caramel flavours. Forget fighting over the last chocolate in the box – Vocation has created something considerably more satisfying!

Pouring a magnificent deep, almost opaque black, First Pick delivers an enticing aromatic combination of rich chocolate, toasted hazelnuts and freshly roasted malt. Its beautifully layered flavour profile offers generous notes of smooth milk chocolate, creamy hazelnut praline and golden caramel, complemented by delicate hints of vanilla and roasted grain. On the palate, expect a wonderfully rounded sweetness balanced by the deeper, slightly bittersweet character of roasted malts. The interplay between indulgent chocolate flavours and nutty praline richness creates an irresistibly comforting drinking experience, while the beer's velvety, full-bodied texture adds a luxurious smoothness to every sip.

Rich, creamy and exceptionally satisfying, First Pick delivers all the indulgence of a heavyweight dessert stout without the formidable alcohol content. At a wonderfully approachable 4.6% ABV, it's a beautifully balanced combination of chocolatey richness, gentle caramel sweetness and comforting roasted malt character. The finish is luxuriously smooth, with lingering impressions of creamy hazelnut praline, delicate vanilla and rich chocolate. A magnificent choice for festive celebrations, cosy winter evenings or simply treating yourself to something delicious after dinner. Who needs a box of chocolates when you've got a beer like this?