About this release

Imperial Pastry Stout with flavors of chocolate, cherry, tonka and vanilla, inspired by a forest fruit cake. This ambitious creation from Cloudwater Brew Co. from Manchester is a free interpretation of their popular Continuous Improvement series, where the brewery collective continues to push boundaries with seasonal experiments. With an alcohol content of 11.0 percent and a volume of 440 milliliters, this is a stout with real character and body. Cloudwater is known for their unconventional approach to hop usage and quality, and this Black Forest Edition once again shows why this English brewery is so influential in the modern craft beer scene. The combination of directions in aroma and flavor, with chocolate and cherry in harmony with the exotic tonka and vanilla notes, creates a complex and enjoyable whole. This stout evokes the taste of a luxurious forest fruit cake and is perfect for lovers of pastry stouts who dare to experiment. The richness of the flavors makes this a beer you want to savor slowly, ideal for moments when you want to be surprised by refined flavor combinations.

About Cloudwater Brew Co.

Cloudwater Brew Co. from Manchester is a highly influential English brewery. They are known for their focus on quality, seasonality and innovation, particularly with their hoppy IPAs. They have played an important role in shaping the British craft beer scene.

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