“While we typically build our confectionary stouts with layers of semi-traditional adjuncts (graham crackers, roasted nuts, cacao nibs, fresh fruit) to accomplish our pastry purposes, we tapped the unique brilliance of the Odd by Nature team and went right to the source for this churro stout with the addition of more than 1,000 literal churros. Late churro additions to the kettle, debarrelling through a bed of churros, and further conditioning through a mini-brite tank stuffed with, you guessed it, more churros make for a ridiculous and utterly delightful dessert beer. Aromas of pure pastry, doughy richness on the palate, hints of toffee and chocolate on the finish, and sparkling with perfectly incorporated cinnamon throughout!”

Glassware: Snifter.

Appearance: Solid black with a short fizzy brown head which immediately disappears. It ends up with zero head and zero lacing. Looks ominous. Bring it on!

Aroma: Churros and melted chocolate would easily be in our top 5 favourite desserts. It has no chance of knocking off the all-time affogato out of the no.1 spot but we’d say it’s a close 3rd or 4th. Does this smell much like churros though? We’re kinda 50/50 on that but what is certain is its absolute decadence. Extremely rich, dark chocolate, molasses and espresso then garnished with Bourbon/oak and cinnamon. Yum!

Flavour: These guys are so far ahead of the game it’s ridiculous. It’s massive and the palate knows it’s massive but there’s just so much temperament to it that it almost drinks like a sub 8 percenter. Rich dark chocolate, molasses, vanilla, treacle, buttery pastry, cinnamon, Bourbon/oak and a sweet yet charred and warming finish which endures.

Mouthfeel: Thick, luscious and silky. Full bodied with good Co2. The 12.9% ABV is intermittent at best, which is remarkable.

Overall: Wow, just wow. And this is a 2023 vintage. It really should be laid down for a year or so before opening but we don’t have the patience for that. It’s amazing that it’s still drinking this well this young. Absolute corker.