best extra stout

There are times when a light, flaky session IPA or a lean Pils is just not enough. When it’s particularly cold and uncomfortable in winter, when a harsh wind whistles around the houses, when you’re caught in a downpour on your way home and don’t have an umbrella with you, or a day has been particularly draining and stressful, then you need something with substance. A beer that feels like a liquid hug, warms and strengthens you and caresses the soul.

Just such a specimen is the Best Extra Stout from Coopers. A hand-picked selection of the finest malts gives the brew its strong color and even stronger taste. The hops contribute a crisp bitterness that pairs beautifully with the grain’s abundance of sweet, toasty and fruity notes.

Cooper’s creation presents itself in the darkest shade of mahogany in the glass and is crowned with a stately head of hazel brown foam. The scent of freshly ground coffee beans fills your nostrils and makes you look forward to a drink. A bouquet of delicately melting chocolate, roasted malt and candied dark fruits ensnares the palate and combines with a harmonious hop bitterness to create an irresistible cocktail. The adequate 6.3% ABV supports the stout and gives it a warm fire.