Pitch Black
AIBA Bronze Medal 2012, 2011 & 2010; BrewNZ Gold Medal 2007, Silver Medal 2005
Characteristics: It shouts stout … deep colour and rich hints of chocolate and coffee yet dry enough to want another pint … an excellent beer to match with chocolate cake and seafood like Bluff oysters. Can be served either chilled or at 10-15 º C for full hit of flavour.
Color: Black
IBU: 13.4
Hops: Pacific Gem
Malt: Gladfield Lager, Dark Caramalt, Caramalt, Chocolate, Black, Roast Barley, Flaked wheat
Yeast: House Ale
Alcohol: 4.5% by volume
NOW VEGAN:
Availability: Year round on tap and in 330ml bottles
Tasting Notes: It may be called Pitch Black but when poured into a glass and held to the light this beer shows flashes of red in the darkness beneath its frothy, tan-coloured head. The aroma and palate are rich and inviting with suggestions of sweet caramel and milk chocolate combining to produce a ‘Milo-like’ effect. Smooth and creamy in the mouth, a late coffee-like charred roastiness and hint of hop dryness combine to cleanse the palate in preparation for another sip.