“Our team of innovators has created a liquid so remarkable that it can really only be described by quantum mechanics: Quantum Matter stems from a series of probabilities and interactions at the microscopic level between our Vietnamese coffee-inspired #CondensedMatter stout base, an elite selection of bourbon barrels, and two choice finishing ingredients. The molecular diffusion from barrel to beer layers compounds of vanillin, caramel, and spirit into the stout while a finishing spin through fresh flaked coconut and Vietnamese cinnamon sends waves of silky soft sweetness and just a hint of spice across the palate.”

Glassware: Snifter.

Appearance: Standard BL Stasis Project pour – as black as the ace of spades with a short dark brown head which quickly evaporates. It forms a very fine collar with zero lacing as we go.

Aroma: Hits the nostrils with a gorgeous array of raw and toasted coconut, cinnamon powder, molasses, sweet espresso, Bourbon oak and milk chocolate. We picked up on the chicory midway through and thought that it needed its own endorsement. It’s a really clever addition with its woody and nutty notes which reinforces the coffee and toasty Bourbon/oak. Spectacular, once again.

Flavour: Incredibly sweet initially. Dominated by coconut, sweet coffee, cinnamon and what must be the condensed milk aspect. Our only gripe thus far is the shy Bourbon/barrel components as they’re pretty hard to find. Tasting a nutty, toasty and woody mid-palate which sets up for the sweet, spicy and sugary finish which draws out nicely.

Mouthfeel: Good viscosity to it. Well rounded and chewy. Low-ish Co2 and the 11.5% ABV was dangerously well concealed.

Overall: Absolutely delicious but it certainly isn’t one of their best. We thought the sweetness was too overdone but on the upside the ABV was remarkably well buried. Still, a solid offering.