Living in Seattle, locals are what you’d call “coffee snobs.” We take our coffee seriously. Which is why I must keep my deep, dark, love for Caramel Macchiatos hidden in the shadows. More like decadent dessert treats than actual coffee, it really pisses off my purist friends. But I don’t give a flippin’ java! I could drink them morning, noon, and night.

Which is why I did a little happy dance when the brewers at Virginia’s Adroit Theory crafted Imagination Atrophy Caramel Macchiato Milk Stout.

This topshelf blend of milk sugar and Brazilian peaberry coffee in a roasty 7.7% ABV Stout body tastes like it was carefully crafted by an artisan barista. And since it’s in Dark Beer form, none of my buds will ridicule my sweet coffee tendencies!

With barely over 200 cases of this beer in existence, I’m tempted to stockpile the whole batch in my cellar to drink to my heart’s delight! Or maybe I’ll introduce it at my next dinner party as liquefied tiramisu and even my discerning’ buds will swoon!

Pure aromas of sea salt-dusted milk caramels tease the nose from an arm’s length away. Earthy black cocoa notes of Brazilian coffee roll through the background. On the tongue, this brew has a character that feels as rich as cream. A full body flows easily with light notes of fizz.

After tasting this Dessert Stout, even my coffee snob friends will be jumping on the Caramel Macchiato train. And since Adroit Theory’s beers often sell out before they’re even released, I’m for sure grabbing some extra bottles for future cravings.

WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol.

Packaged On February 27th, 2019