A first ever seasonal release for the brewery – Little Creatures has created a Domestic Extra Stout that will be available both on tap and in pack.

The release plays on the brand’s Single Batches – The Dreadnought, and was designed as a brew that would last the entire winter.

Taking inspiration from an old favourite and developed from an existing recipe, the Little Creatures brewers used six speciality roasted malts combined with the brand’s classic pale malt and Fuggles hops to create Return of the Dread – a dark, black, formidable yet smooth stout, balanced with a pronounced bitterness featuring aromas of chocolate, vanilla and liquorice, with a sweet and slightly bitter taste that’s very long in length. The palate is velvety with a medium-to-full body.

Little Creatures Fremantle Head Brewer, Russell Gosling said: “This is a much loved-style amongst Little Creatures and as each winter passed since the release of that original Single Batch, the brewers would indulge in some collective (somewhat tearful) reminiscing. This year, we said enough is enough; it’s time for Return of the Dread.

“Return of the Dread is a most wonderful beer indeed. An exceptional stout with well-balanced flavours, the perfect marriage of dark malts and Fuggles hops is harmony in a glass.”

Return of the Dread will be available for the next three months. Following the winter release, seasonal beers will become a permanent feature on the Little Creatures calendar, with a summer edition set for release later this year.

IBU: 70

EBC: 270

Alc/Vol: 7.2%

Hops: UK Fuggles Hops

 

Malt: Pale Ale Malt and Six Specialty Malts

Taste: Formidable yet smooth. Balanced and pronounced bitterness.

RRP: $18.00 for 4 x 330ml pack.