Rating

4.2 out of 5

Aroma

4 out of 5

Appearance

4 out of 5

Taste

3.8 out of 5

Palate

Total

4

4 out of 5

Overview

• Brewery: Cannery Brewing Co.
• Beer Style: Stout
• Pros:

  A nice balance of toasted malts and coffee/chocolate tones

• Cons:

  The flavour isn't the biggest profiled for the style

• Conclusion:

  A smooth and balanced Oatmeal Stout with delicious coffee and chocolate notes

Cannery Brewing Co. – Darkling Oatmeal Stout Review

Cannery Brewing Company has added to their Artisan Creation line of limited release beers by brewing the Darkling, an Oatmeal Stout with poetry-like smoothness on the mind. Inspired by the classic Lord Byron Poem “Darkness”, the Darkling pours from the bomber bottle (or 355ml can) as a deep and dark black colour that does not let any light through. Two fingers of head tops the glass in a light brown colour that gives off a delicate aroma of chocolate, coffee and smooth, toasted malts. The flavour is smooth and creamy with a deep, darkness to it. Chocolate and coffee tones dance on the tongue while the toasted malt flavours add a smooth and delicious body to the ensemble. This beer is classically brewed but has smooth flavour in mind making for a delicious and traditional Oatmeal Stout.

Alcohol – 5.5%
IBU – 30
Size – 650ml
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