Review Date: 11/12/2021
Brewery Name: Hawkers Beer (Reservoir, Victoria, Australia)
Beer Name: Solarism - Imperial Pastry Stout
Beer number 11 of our Beer Cartel Advent Calendar for 2021
Check out our full run down and review of the 2021 Beer Cartel Christmas Beer Advent Calendar
"Solarism is an Imperial Pastry Stout brewed exclusively for Beer Cartel’s 2021 Advent Calendar, clocking a brawny, yet refined 8% ABV. We took some direction from a pastry called a morning bun, which is something of a croissant-muffin-scroll hybrid that has a sweet, flaky chewy inside with a crispy exterior and sugary, orange spiced deliciousness throughout.
Chocolate malts take the lead in the base profile, delivering on all the rich dark chocolatey characters that provide a nice foundation for the orange notes. The addition of golden naked oats to the malt bill provides a silky, rounding mouthfeel parallel to the sensation of eating a delightfully chewy pastry.
We’ve also added cinnamon to the whirlpool, lending a warming sensation on the finish of the beer and a delicate dryness to the mouthfeel with subtle flavour.
Best consumed at 12°, the beer will open up and deliver the fullest spectrum of flavour at that temperature, delivering a rich mouthfeel and massive aromatics, while the bitterness in the beer balances out the sweetness of the malt.
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| Hawkers - Solarism - Imperial Pastry Stout |
General
Alcohol By Volume (ABV): 8% (High)
Label/Design: 8/10
Serving Style: Can
Region of Origin: Pacific (Australia, New Zealand)
Style Family: Stout
Malts/Adjuncts: Pale, Maris Otter, Chocolate, Amber, Dark Crystal, Midnight Wheat, Caramel Steam, Light Munich, Golden Naked Oats, Triticale Oats
Orange, Orange Blossom, Lactose, Cinnamon
Hops: Cascade
IBU's: 60
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| Hawkers Solarism Can Notes |
Appearance
Colour: Black
| Brilliant | Clear | Slight Haze | Hazy |
Collar of Foam & Head Retention
| None |
Poor |
Moderate |
Good |
| N/A | Thin | Fluffy | Mousse-Like |
| None | Slow | Medium | Fast-Rising Bubbles |
Alcohol Aroma
| Not Detectable | Mild | Noticeable | Strong | Harsh |
Aroma & Flavour
Esters Aroma: None
Phenols: None
Alcohol Taste:
| Not Detectable | Mild | Noticeable | Strong | Harsh |
| Mild | Moderate | Strong | Extreme |
| Restrained | Moderate | Aggressive | Harsh |
Malt Sweetness:
| Low | Medium | High | Cloying (Excessive) |
Astringency:
| Low | Medium | High |
Palate/Mouthfeel:
| Light Bodied (Thin/Watery) |
Medium Bodied (Light + Full) |
Full Bodied (Round, Rich & Creamy) |
Palate Carbonation:
| Low | Medium | High |
Length/Finish:
| Short (Up to 15 seconds) |
Medium (15 to 60 seconds) |
Long (More than 60 seconds) |
Overall
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| Hawkers - Solarism in the Craftd Alpha glass |
Drinkability: 9/10
Overall Impression: 9/10
Notes
We have one word to describe this beer - "yum". It smells amazing and tastes just as good. First thought they came to mind was the distinct orange notes of the red candies, Jaffa's. Cinnamon and orange flavours are perfectly balanced making an excellent combination. A very cool interpretation of the classic stout style. Impressive.
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