Finding a perfect stout has been my mission for quite some time now.
The closest I got to it was tasting Tytfak Hazelnut Sweet Stout by Falkon Brewery in Prague early this year. Many more adventures ahead! Exciting!
Browsing for beer is never a chore for me. I take my time. This time I decided on another Croatian craft brewery.
Slightly newer than most, Garden Brewery is one of the better ones. They hugely invested in their facility which I plan to review separately. Sneak peak at google images reveals the impressive retro bottling (canning?) facility:
They love cans!
I dislike cans! Why?
1 Cans are more expensive in Croatia (usually). How, I do not understand. You can refill a bottle but not a can, or can you?
2 I am a lousy drinker from a can. It sticks to my beard and I taste metal. The hole is too small.
3 Hygiene. I always imagine rats scurrying over these cans in storage. I don’t want to lick it afterwards.
The three basic variety of their craft are India Pale Ale, Pale Ale and Stout. They do not complicate names - the same as their respective styles. Respect for that!
The Garden Stout by The Garden Brewery
| Style | Sweet Stout |
| Country | Croatia |
| Alcohol | 5.2% |
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| Appearance | I like how they branded, very hip and simple yet eye catching. Saying: 'I'm the new kid on the block!' Black color, Bit deep red-brown shine on the edges. Head is nothing to brag about. |
| Aroma | True to its name there is chocolate and coffee in the aroma. Bit smoky as well. |
| Taste | Almost salty taste. Some would say umami perhaps. Like burnt nuts. Interesting and unexpected from a stout which has lactose listed under ingredients. It also includes real oats and wheat. |
| Palate | A bit oily texture, lively carbonation. Abrupt finish leaving a slight bitterness. |
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| Overall | I would recommend this to sharpen your senses and try something good but different. Personally, stout is my favourite style but usually I look for more milky, gentler stuff. This is rougher than it advertises on the can. Would go well with a piece of fruit cake as an opposite! |
| Score (subjective, personal) | 14/20 |
Price: 14.5 kuna (2.15$) for 0.33 l can. Upper mid-range in a market
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Please drink with style and responsibility!
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