Pax Verum Brewing Secret Meeting
What the brewers say
“Notes of roast and coffee give the perception of a full-bodied stout, while being only a ‘half’ stout.”
What our panel thought
“Comes out of the gate strong with a hard-hitting bitter chocolate with hints of slightly burnt coffee. Very inviting roasty malt character. Finishes dry with a slight creamy topping and tastes like a brittle, crumbly, raisiny cookie. Love the intense flavors with none of the intensity in the mouthfeel or finish. A black-coffee lover’s dream that includes a mocha note. Bitter, bold, and very drinkable.”
What our editors thought
“Beautiful amaretto and cacao-nib note in the aroma with a woody background and the faintest berry esters. Direct and uncomplicated in the flavor, with light chocolate and roast malt bitterness that cantilevers out from a light body in an impressive feat of engineering.”
