Emersons Southern Clam Stout

Brewed by Emersons Brewing Company
Style: Stout
Dunedin, New Zealand

Tasted in Dunedin at Eureka. Sort of a fruity aroma, with elements of smoke... Lots of coffee in the flavour, with the bitterness of a black coffee. This one gets a bit fruitier as you let it warm up. A good stout, although I was slightly put off by the tangy, acidic taste I was experiencing, and it was slightly watery. I could imagine it being awesome when bottle conditioned.

My beer of choice on the BrewNZ Awards night. Just about the perfect stout - the dryness and roast spot on. This has got to become a staple!

Hand-pulled from the cask at Albar in Dunedin. The bar was dim, and this appeared pitch black with a low, thick, brown head. Very roasty aroma, slightly vegetal. Rich, creamy, full-bodied roast flavour, coffee, vegemite, and bitter chocolate. After the palate adjusts to the assault of flavour and richness, a subtle sweetness becomes evident (maple, vanilla) as does a slightly tangy brine in the bitter finish. They received this in cask just yesterday, and the freshness and smoothness add to an already very impressive brew. Outstanding!