Dragon's Milk Stout Saga and the Magic of Evolving Franchises

03/04/24 • 63 min

Have you ever dared to step out of your beer comfort zone and into the bold world of bourbon barrel-aged stouts? That's exactly what we did when we wrapped our taste buds around New Holland Brewing Company's Dragon's Milk. We're venturing into the deep, rich flavors of their iconic stout and sipping on a variety of Milk Reserve flavors like coffee, chocolate, s'mores, and oatmeal cookie. As we usually cheers with IPAs and lighter ales, this stout saga is a rich departure, and we're here to share our unfiltered thoughts on how these heavy hitters might just be the perfect complement to your next hearty meal.
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TwoGuys & Beer - Dragon's Milk Stout Saga and the Magic of Evolving Franchises

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