MadTree Brewing Are You Ready For Some Darkness

Aroma is incredibly chocolate-forward, reminiscent of chocolate walnut brownies mixed with bourbon fudge and a touch of leathery sherry oxidation. Taste is incredibly nutty, with minimal roast astringency. Slightly out of balance with a sweet smooth finish.

__Aroma:__ “Sweet chocolate and cream-like sweetness up front dominate the roasty malt character. Caramel and a slight toffee note on the back.” __Flavor:__ “Creamy milk chocolate hits up front and carries through the finish, followed by vanilla. Roast character sits in the back, along with some slight toasty notes and low bitterness that balance the sweetness. Delicate cherry-like fruit notes are also present. Creamy mouthfeel.” __Overall:__ “Overall, a very good stout that’s light yet flavorful. It’s sweet, but not too sweet—clean with a good body for only 5 percent ABV. Slightly too-high carbonation was a touch distracting. The chocolate really dominates in the aroma, and the vanilla in the flavor provides a great pivot point for the dark roast of the beer.”

**Aroma:** “Rich chocolate and high vanilla aromas (a full bean in every bottle?) with a touch of marshmallow. Vanilla starts to take over the aroma, with a medium alcohol note toward the back. Moderate cinnamon, light spicy note and light coffee. There’s a hint of roast underneath, but I have to dig my way through cream soda, white chocolate, and vanilla shortbread to find it.” **Flavor:** “High vanilla and moderate spiciness that extends into the aftertaste with medium roast notes. Light earthy hops and some light chocolate with a mildly roasted coffee in the background that becomes more prominent as I sample more. A nice alcohol warming at the end of the sip.” **Overall:** “A lot of vanilla! Dab some of this behind your ears before you go out, and your date will nuzzle you during the slow dances. It will probably get some people to try a stout, and that’s good.”