BruChocs 2023 – Apricot Stout

Description

We are back in 2023 for another Bruchoc collaboration with our friends at Robern Menz. After departing from the original Bruchoc to make last year’s smoothie sour we have gone back to the OG Bruchoc Stout. A nod to the very first Bruchoc stout made way back in 2015.
 
This version is a more stout based beer. More chocolate and roasty malt character with a paired back fruit addition.

Vital Stats:
ABV: 6.6% 
IBU: 5
Malts: Pale, Malted Oats Light Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Eclipse Wheat, Roasted Wheat and Gladiator
Hops : Minimal Bittering
Yeast: US-05
 
Additions: Fruchoc Fruit Mince
 
Appearance: Very dark brown to black with an off white head.
 
Aroma and Flavour: Big rich chocolate and roasty coffee notes with peach and apricot aromas. Sweet chocolate and fruity peach and apricot flavours.
 
Mouthfeel: Sweet, soft and velvety with some slight tartness from the fruit. Sweet lingering finish that is balanced by the slight acidity from the fruit. Medium carbonation
 
Pair it with: Fruchocs or add some vanilla ice cream and make a beer spider.