Small Gods X Molly Rose
He sees you when you’re sleeping. The old man watches from the foot of the bed, bedecked in chimney-stained red and white, judging and weighing the value of your soul. Normally you’d call it home invasion when someone breaks into your house like that. I guess the fact that he’s bearing gifts grants a certain amount of leniency. Have you been good though? What if you’re found wanting? You might reach into your stocking to find your hands tarnished with ashes and soot, the weight of your sins bearing down upon you. St Nicholas’ judgment laid before you.
But if you’ve been nice, and proven yourself worthy, this can of joy is for you. Brewed in collaboration with our mate Nic Sandery at Molly Rose brewing this is a Christmas Cake Imperial Stout. Reminiscent of a traditional Jamaican Black cake, we’ve loaded up this beer with Golden Syrup, Candied Peel, Dark Rum, Port, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Allspice and Tonka Beans. We employed a massive double mash technique to cram in as much flavour and richness as possible. Layers of pungent spice and sticky dark fruit mingle with a boozy molasses note from the Rum and Golden Syrup, all laid over a nutty and chocolatey malt base packed with Rye, Oats, Wheat, Chocolate, Crystal and Caramel malts.