So, when Left Hand Brewing came to L.A., I basically bought one of everything. Intrigued by all the possibilities, was I. One of which is the topic for today.
Milk Stout. Nitro or regular?
I have only ever had the Nitro, so to be able to taste test the two was great. Here are the results
Milk Stout – the label is certainly better with the cow and left hands and Van Gogh-ish font and swirls. Much less of a head than the nitro, which is to be expected but the difference is still stark. This beer is super chocolately to me. Almost pudding like with that level of sweetness. Some burnt edges to it as well.
Nitro Milk Stout – the mouthfeel is so different. Really soft and velvety. The sweetness is cut a bit so there is less of a milk chocolate taste to it. More whipped cream with chocolate instead. Little more coffee bitterness coming through here as well. And much lighter with a touch of spice that lingers at the end.
It is hard to choose a winner. Both have positives in different arenas but I would settle on the Nitro due to the mouthfeel. It is just more unique and plays up the lactose in the beer.