The Garden Brewery / La Pirata Imperial Chocolate, Carob & Blackberry Stout

An opulent, velvety Imperial Stout that beautifully marries the rich, dark-roasted soul of the style with intriguing Mediterranean-inspired adjuncts. It opens with an arresting bouquet of intense bittersweet cocoa nibs and the earthy, dried-fruit complexity of carob, layered over a vibrant, sweet-tart wave of luscious blackberries. On the palate, this collaboration beer displays a deep, harmonious integration where dark-roasted malts support the fruity acidity of blackberry and the unique nutty, chocolate-like depths of carob. It finishes with a smooth, warming touch of alcohol and a lingering, bittersweet harmony of dark chocolate and berry.