Finding a perfect stout has been my mission for quite some time now.
The closest I got to it was tasting Tytfak Hazelnut Sweet Stout by Falkon Brewery in Prague early this year. Many more adventures ahead! Exciting!
Browsing for beer is never a chore for me. I take my time. This time I decided on another Croatian craft brewery.
Slightly newer than most, Garden Brewery is one of the better ones. They hugely invested in their facility which I plan to review separately. Sneak peak at google images reveals the impressive retro bottling (canning?) facility:
They love cans!
I dislike cans! Why?
1 Cans are more expensive in Croatia (usually). How, I do not understand. You can refill a bottle but not a can, or can you?
2 I am a lousy drinker from a can. It sticks to my beard and I taste metal. The hole is too small.
3 Hygiene. I always imagine rats scurrying over these cans in storage. I don’t want to lick it afterwards.
The three basic variety of their craft are India Pale Ale, Pale Ale and Stout. They do not complicate names - the same as their respective styles. Respect for that!
The Garden Stout by The Garden Brewery
| Style | Sweet Stout |
| Country | Croatia |
| Alcohol | 5.2% |
| ----- | --------- |
| Appearance | I like how they branded, very hip and simple yet eye catching. Saying: 'I'm the new kid on the block!' Black color, Bit deep red-brown shine on the edges. Head is nothing to brag about. |
| Aroma | True to its name there is chocolate and coffee in the aroma. Bit smoky as well. |
| Taste | Almost salty taste. Some would say umami perhaps. Like burnt nuts. Interesting and unexpected from a stout which has lactose listed under ingredients. It also includes real oats and wheat. |
| Palate | A bit oily texture, lively carbonation. Abrupt finish leaving a slight bitterness. |
| ----- | --------- |
| Overall | I would recommend this to sharpen your senses and try something good but different. Personally, stout is my favourite style but usually I look for more milky, gentler stuff. This is rougher than it advertises on the can. Would go well with a piece of fruit cake as an opposite! |
| Score (subjective, personal) | 14/20 |
Price: 14.5 kuna (2.15$) for 0.33 l can. Upper mid-range in a market
This review was improved by RateBeer
Please drink with style and responsibility!
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i love cans too, im upset theres so little crafts in cans
Yeah! There is a certain charm in cans. What upsets me the most is that they tend to pack it into 0.33 lately :) Instead of a 0.5 l
I am for sure a bottle person, cans are not only expensive - they change the taste to a nightmare
Agreed! :) Thank you for taking sides!
Pleasure my friend!
What blasphemy!? :D
Please send me one to Argentina! I want to try one my friend! It hurts that I live so far. I loved your post, very well done! Big hug!
That is a praise, indeed! Much obliged! Stop by Europe when you have time, just across the big pond :)
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im a can person.Espcially the extra long Cans.
Wish i could taste that sweet stout anyways, trying to imagine the taste and feeling
We can make two teams! I have a huge can to review. In a few days ;)
im in mate!....
Definitely a bottle person. The guys at garden also host some awesome live music, really dope hip hop parties. Nice piece mate
Yeah, I was planning on expanding this topic. Are you Croatian?
Nope, I'm Australian, but I live in Zagreb. You're from here?
Yup, we should grab a beer one day. You just started here or you have another acc?
Ha ha I am a bottle person too. Very interesting post.
Thanks! :D
I prefer bottle but after reading your review I want to try this.
It is also perfect for hangover mornings! instead of ordering coffee with beer just order this one and done! ;)
There is a saying in Croatian 'klin se klinom izbija' or in English 'you fight fire with fire' :)
The Stout beers are becoming more consumed in my country Argentinas, the factories of artisan beers are becoming more incapable in this variety, with very good acceptance, on Thursday I raise another Argentine beer material.
Thank you very much dear friend @buzzbeergeek for all this information, have a beautiful week
Thanks. Let's chat again soon ;)