From the colonial days, to the years of the British Empire – the dark, smooth “milk Stout” beers remain a part of the brewing heritage of New Zealand – capturing the style of the traditional sweet English Stout.
This “English” heritage found a place with the adventurous brewing spirits populating “the Empire”.
This uniquely smooth beer style is often mildly hopped and is, in fact, one of the darkest beer styles produced. It was once the largest volume style being brewed in New Zealand.
New Zealand style Stout beers typically have a vigorous blend of smooth sweet malts and crisp hops with a subtle estery aroma. This style is no longer main the beer of the country but the style remains a mainstay that most pubs wouldn’t be without.
