Well, that escalated quickly. There was no new snow on the ground when I woke up this morning, and by late this afternoon I had almost a foot to clean up. Fortunately I have become a good suburbanite and purchased a snow-blower, that investment has already paid off despite the relatively low snowfall totals this winter. I am also fortunate to work for a company that told everyone yesterday that the office was closed today and we could work from home. Cold and snowy days call for rich and malty dark beers. A great example is Whoopie Pie Stout from SoMe Brewing Company in Maine. Did you know that as many as five states claim to be the original home of the whoopee pie? One of the states with a strong case is Maine, where it is the official state treat and the town of Dover-Foxcroft hosts the annual whoopee pie festival. It makes sense that a Maine brewery would use this chocolate and cream sandwich as the inspiration for a beer. SoMe Whoopie Pie Stout is a milk stout brewed with cocoa nibs and vanilla beans. It is available year-round on draft and in 22 oz. bottles.
SoMe Whoopie Pie Stout pours pitch black with a small tan head. The scent is a mixture of rich roasted malt, cocoa and vanilla. The flavor is very malt forward, notes of milk chocolate, coffee and licorice. The adjuncts blend in well, adding subtle complexity. There is just enough hop character to balance out the sweetness, which is present but restrained. Whoopie Pie Stout has a medium to full body, smooth mouthfeel and isn’t overly boozy at 6.3% ABV. The finish is dry with some lingering chocolate and roasted malt flavors. This is an exceptional milk stout, complex and tons of flavor without being cloying. A perfect beer for a cold and snowy day like today! Hoppy Boston score: 4.75/5.
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