Brewed by Vaux
Black Wave pours jet black with a nice tan head and a distinct coffee aroma on the nose. It’s a full bodied beer that has a wonderful silky smooth mouthfeel from the flaked oats. We wanted this beer to be nicely balanced - not too dry but not too sweet either. There is a hint of chocolate there which is nicely balanced by the roasted coffee flavours coming through from the speciality malts. It’s a refreshing stout that keeps you coming back for more
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