Vocation Brewery - White Gold

White Gold is a wonderfully inventive 6% Panettone White Stout from Yorkshire's celebrated Vocation Brewery, taking inspiration from the rich, fragrant flavours of Italy's most famous festive bake. Combining honey, orange peel, raisins, vanilla, cardamom and cinnamon, this gloriously indulgent creation captures the comforting character of freshly baked panettone in a beer that's every bit as unusual as it is delicious. Forget everything you thought you knew about stouts – this one's golden, wonderfully aromatic and absolutely bursting with Christmas cheer!

Unlike traditional stouts, which rely on heavily roasted malts for their distinctive dark appearance, White Gold showcases a beautiful pale golden colour while delivering the rich, comforting flavours associated with a decadent dessert beer. Expect enticing aromas of freshly baked sweet bread, fragrant orange zest and warming festive spices, accompanied by delicate honey sweetness and creamy vanilla. On the palate, luscious notes of golden honey and plump raisins mingle with vibrant citrus peel, while aromatic cardamom and gentle cinnamon bring a wonderfully inviting warmth. The beer's smooth, rounded character provides a luxurious foundation for these beautifully layered flavours, evoking the unmistakable taste of buttery Italian panettone.

Rich, fragrant and wonderfully comforting, White Gold is a deliciously unconventional interpretation of the stout style. Its generous 6% strength provides a satisfying warmth without overwhelming the delicate interplay between honey, fruit and festive spice. The finish is smooth and gently sweet, with lingering impressions of vanilla, candied orange and warming cinnamon, making this a magnificent choice for Christmas celebrations, indulgent winter evenings or enjoying alongside a slice of actual panettone. A beautifully imaginative creation from Vocation Brewery that proves you don't need dark roasted malts to produce a wonderfully decadent stout. Christmas has struck gold!