“This creamy, Nitro-infused classic, channels the industrial spirit of dry Irish stout. The harmonious blend of roasty flavours, a velvety texture and classic dryness honours the essence of a bygone era.”

Glassware: English pint.

Appearance: Solid black with a creamy tan head nestled in on top. This little number is on nitro too so they’re going all out Irish Stout which is awesome.

Aroma: Extremely roasty…giving off ash tray vibes. In the nicest way possible though. The soft smokiness and the meaty aspect behind it all definitely assists in its appeal. Actually the meaty aspect really starts to open up as it warms, it hints at chorizo sausage, biltong and raw bacon. Meats that we could literally bathe in.

Flavour: Holy moly, for such a humble ABV (4.2%) this beer packs some serious flavour. It follows on from the nose with a wave of dry and roasty malts, ash, smoked meats and earth. We’ve never eaten a cigar box before but if cigar box could be eaten we reckon it’d taste a bit like this. That dry roastiness on the front palate returns hard in the finish and draws out nicely on the back end.

Mouthfeel: Creamy, dry, mellow AF. A tad watery but to be expected with nitro. Mild-moderate body and the 4.2% ABV is spot on for the style.

Overall: Cornella just keep hitting sixes every time. These guys may have to give up on wine and focus solely on their beer. They are kicking ass right now.