Published March 2018.
These may seem a world away from more traditional ales, like a pint of English bitter, where the balance lies more towards the toffee malt flavours, but essentially they’re just different expressions of the same drink.
The article explores the main characteristics of a few different beer styles.
Stouts can be sweet too, particularly milk stouts which are brewed with lactose for extra sweetness and a smooth body. Wiper and True’s Milkshake is a fine example.