Dorothy Black was Creamy and Delicious

Hello Hivians and all you beer lovers.

It's Saturday, which means it's #beersaturday, not that you need an excuse to drink a beer!

We were at our local shopping centre on the High Street a few days ago and were in Home Bargains looking for some bird food.

I then gravitated to their drinks section which was not very inspiring, but then my eyes were drawn to this pack of 4 cans!

Dorothy Black

Dorothy Black Irish Stout Nitro

Now a 4 pack of 440ml cost £4.99 ... Sometimes you can't get even 1 pint of beer in a pub for £5, so potentially 4 cans for a fiver could be a bloody bargain. Well you are in Home Bargains after all little Ed said, buy a pack, what have you got to lose?

Let's be fluffing honest, I was not expecting a Guinness, a Murphy's Stout or even a BrewDog BlackHeart.

Actually I had no idea what to expect.

It frothed up pretty quick and I actually thought I was going to make the cardinal sin of Spillage!!

Crisis averted and the rest of the can poured

Creamy Tasty head

Cheese and wine is often the thought of pair for cheese. But let me tell you that Dorothy Black really does go well with a cream cracker and extra sharp or mature Scottish cheddar.

As I said I had no idea what this beer would be like.

But I want say that yes I was pleasantly surprised.

Where is it from?

Dorothy Black is a specific brand of Irish Nitro Stout beer.

It is produced by Dundalk Bay Brewery and Distillery in Ireland.

It's a stout that is often compared to Guinness, but is known for having a slightly different flavour profile, with tasting notes that are described as more chocolatey and roasted.

The "nitro" in its name means that the beer is infused with nitrogen gas, which gives it a very smooth and creamy texture and a cascading effect when poured.

I have to say I enjoyed it, it is not bitter and of course I like that chocolatey taste.

I decided to see what Gemini had to say about Dorothy Black ...

• Dominant Notes: The most frequently mentioned flavor is a rich, smooth chocolate, which is often accompanied by notes of roasted malt and a subtle sweetness. This chocolatey character is what many people say distinguishes it from the more classic, coffee-forward roasted taste of Guinness.
  I love that chocolatey character

• Aroma: The aroma is described as pleasant and malty, with hints of roasted grain and chocolate. It doesn't have the overtly burnt or bitter aroma that some dry stouts possess.
  *I found it had a chocolatey 🍫 aroma ... no surprise there🤣

• Type: It is a Nitro Stout, meaning it is infused with nitrogen. This is its most defining characteristic and is responsible for its smooth, creamy, and velvety texture.
  Very smooth, very creamy and very velvety

• Appearance: When poured correctly, it has a signature cascading effect. It is a very dark, almost pitch-black beer with a thick, frothy, tan-colored head that leaves a sticky lace on the glass.
  The beer was almost pitch-black

• Mouthfeel: The nitrogen infusion gives it a very soft and smooth mouthfeel. It is a light-bodied beer that goes down easily, making it highly "drinkable."
  I shall add ... making it almost TOO drinkable

• Finish: The finish is described as clean, smooth, and not overly bitter, which makes it a very approachable stout for people who might not enjoy the more traditional dry stouts.
  It did not feel as heavy as Guinness sometimes can

My Verdict ... ☑️ Highly recommended!

I do love my chocolate and coffees and I like the rich smooth texture with chocolate poking through. Some people think stouts can be too bitter, well there was no bitterness for me.

I did not actually see the beer on their website, but I saw umpteen reviews of it.

Perhaps a brand only to be sold in that chain in shops, who knows. I do know that if I see it again I will grab a four pack and keep in the fridge.

After all, autumn is on its way, isn't that the season to drink stouts and dark beers?

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