Founded in 2004, North Carolina's Duck Rabbit Craft Brewery is a bit late to the craftbrew movement. Duck Rabbit specializes in producing dark ales, which uniquely sets them apart from their competition. Their flagship beer is the highly-regarded and coveted Milk Stout. That particular style of beer is a twist on the traditional stout because of the addition of lactose sugar. The result is a sweeter, creamier beer with more body and a considerable silky mouthfeel.
The beer pours an inky, opaque black color that is complimented by a thick, creamy beige head. Aromatic notes of cocoa, espresso and campfire are vivid and abundant. Sweet, creamy flavors soon evolve into not-so-subtle hints of bitter coffee, baker's chocolate and burnt marshmellow. The finish is lengthy and smooth. A 5.7% alcohol by volume, it is much more of a "belly bomber" than a "liver bomber." Potential food pairings are with hearty North Carolina-style barbecue, a buttery aged cheddar or a generous slice of tiramisu.
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