Abita Macchiato Espresso Milk Stout returns in bottles

During the winter of 2013-14, Abita released Macchiato espresso milk stout as part of their Select Series, and the reaction was overwhelmingly positive. I’ve heard from numerous people clamoring for them to brew it again. To those people, I have good news.

Abita is releasing Macchiato Espresso Milk Stout in 22-ounce bottles, and they are already starting to hit shelves around south Louisiana. Macchiato is cold brewed with PJ Coffee espresso beans, which adds a natural coffee flavor with little bitterness or astringency. Macchiato weighs in at 6% ABV, so it’s not terribly heavy, making it very drinkable.

Here’s what Abita says about Macchiato:

Macchiato is made with pale, caramel, chocolate, and roasted malts. Oats and lactose are added to give the beer a more robust and sweeter taste. The sweetness of the lactose helps balance the bitterness of the brew just like in the coffee drink, which is our inspiration. The roasted malts give the beer its dark color as well as its intense flavor

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