Pistachio Chocolate Stout

This year’s valentine variant follows the tread in Japanese confectionery of the last year: pistachio. Sankt Gallen Pistachio Chocolate Stout 6.5%. IBU 34 Deep brown verging on black with a thin fizzy tan head which vanished in a blink. It’s got a roasty nutty aroma with a slick smooth mouthfeel on a medium to full body. The carbonation is scratchy and the taste is cocoa paste, mild nuttiness which reminds me of peanut butter beers I’ve had. It’s got a bit of chocolate. I paired it with some pistachio & white chocolate cookies on a butter cookie base. The cookie accentuates the nut character and gives you a salty aftertaste. Oh, it’s pretty sweet as it’s made with vanilla and lactose on top of the pistachio.