Brewery- Magic
Hat Brewing Co.
Beer- Heart of
Darkness
Style- English
Stout
ABV- 5.7%
Description- Heart
of Darkness pours a wonderful pitch black color with a thick sandy brown
head. The scent of chocolate simply
emanates from this beer, but if you breathe in deeply you begin to pick apart
scents of roasted malt, a slight nuttiness, and slight hints of caramel. If you think the smell sounds wonderful than
you will be very happy with the taste, as it matches the scent perfectly. Heart of Darkness packs a chocolate punch to
your taste buds, but not milk chocolate, more along the lines of dark
bittersweet bakers chocolate, with a mild aftertaste of coffee. The body of Heart of Darkness is somewhere in
between a porter and a stout, that is to say it is not overly thick, which
makes this beer that much more drinkable.
The mild carbonation in the beer also cleans the mouth out nicely, so it
is perfect to pair with foods, more specifically desserts. Maybe this beer has a heart of darkness, but
it also has a slight taste of heaven.
Food pairing- Heart
of Darkness is a perfect match for desserts, especially of the chocolate
persuasion. A deliciously rich chocolate
cake melds beautifully with the malty chocolate and mild coffee notes found in
this beer. Did your loved one get you a
box of chocolate truffles this holiday season?
Well put away that dessert wine and great a bottle of Heart of Darkness
and taste a truly delicious pairing. However, if you are so daring, I have two
words for you, BEER FLOAT! Heart of
Darkness is absolutely perfect for making a rich and creamy beer float. So grab
yourself a pint of your favorite vanilla bean ice cream and put a scoop or two
into a pint of this delicious offering from Magic Hat and enjoy it until the
last drop is gone.
The Final Word – Magic Hat's Heart of Darkness is a beer that seemingly has something for
everyone. Fans of stouts or porters will
love this beer and those new to the style will find this beer very approachable
due to its mild sweetness. Stouts are a
perfect drink on those cold winter nights and Heart of Darkness is a perfect
beer to have by a nice roaring fire to warm up.
So be sure to grab a bottle, or 6, and enjoy this delicious drink with
friends and family this holiday season.
Rating-
Where can I get it?- Currently available in 12oz. bottles at: The Keys Beer and Spirits- Scranton,PA; Krugel's Georgetown Deli- Wilkes Barre, PA; Januzzi's Pizza- Wyoming, PA; Whats Brewin 6 Pack Ale Shop- Old Forge, PA
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