The Stout
Witch’s Hat The Tuscan Coffee Stout
Witch’s Hat Brewing
South Lyon, Michigan, USA
4.5% abv
64 oz Growler
$14.00
Brewed with coffee from the Tuscan Coffee House in downtown
South Lyon Michigan using their Witch’s Hut Stout.
Appearance: black body and a super thin dark tan head pours
from the growler.
Aroma: rich coffee and bakers chocolate; it reminds me of an
80% dark chocolate with coffee beans.
Flavors: follow the nose; coffee bean with dark roasted
grains, 55% dark chocolate like note (doesn’t have the bitter bite of a higher
percentage dark chocolate)
Mouthfeel: very low carbonation, semi-creamy feel, medium-body
stout, medium on the flavors, dry finish, light roasted notes linger on the
palate
To the Point: reminds me of an Irish Dry Stout from start to
finish – medium in body and flavors; if you like coffee, like me, you need to
try this Stout by Witch’s Hat. Very easy
drink and a low alcohol percentage to boot make this a good session stout.
The Cigar
Liga Privada #9 Belicoso
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan
Fillers: Nicaraguan
Size: 6 x 52
$19.99 a stick
I have smoked a few of these #9’s and have enjoyed
them. This is a ‘great’ cigar. I can’t believe that I have not reviewed one
yet.
Smoking Profile: dusty white pepper spice, toasted grains,
baker’s chocolate, cedar wood, semi-smooth mouthfeel, lingering roasted notes
on the palate.
The Pairing
This is a great pairing.
The toasted grains and baker’s like chocolate notes of the cigar mingle
with the Stouts roasted grains, dark chocolate and tasty coffee flavors. The white pepper and cedar woody notes
circulate with the Stouts flavors and add some interest to the experience. The medium style of this Stout works well
with the bold style of the Cigar. I
think a stronger stout might be too much with this cigar.
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