Pour this and the room slows down. Striped Horse Milk Stout is dark, glossy and creamy, like someone spiked your iced coffee with cocoa. The lactose (yep, milk sugar) takes the edge off the roasty bitterness, so it lands smooth and a little sweet instead of harsh. This is your cold-night, post-nyama-choma, no-rush beer. At 6% in a full 500ml, it's got enough about it to be the only one you need.
First whiff is straight-up coffee and dark chocolate, with that warm roasted-malt smell like the bottom of a good espresso. Sip it and the body is thick and silky, almost like a stout milkshake. You get espresso, cocoa and a soft sweetness from the lactose that rounds everything off, while the bitterness stays low and easy. Carbonation is gentle, so it feels more velvety than fizzy. It finishes long, roasty and just-sweet-enough.
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Striped Horse is a South African brand out of Muizenberg, the surf-and-sunshine stretch of Cape Town, known for its long-neck bottles and a beachfront bar. It started in 2014 with a lager and a pilsner, then dropped this milk stout into the mix to go toe-to-toe with the big local names. It's now part of the Signal Hill / Devil's Peak family, so there's proper Cape brewing muscle behind that creamy pour.
Good to know
- What is the price of Stripped Horse Milk Stout 500ml 6%?
Stripped Horse Milk Stout 500ml 6% is KSh 270 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Striped Horse Milk Stout 500ml taste like?
Like a creamy, boozy iced coffee. Think espresso, dark chocolate and roasted malt, with a soft sweetness from lactose and low bitterness. The body is thick and silky, the fizz gentle.
- What is the ABV of Striped Horse Milk Stout?
It's 6% ABV, so it's got a bit more weight than your average lager. One 500ml can is a satisfying solo session.
- What is a milk stout?
A dark stout brewed with lactose, the sugar from milk. Your body doesn't ferment it, so it stays in the beer as a gentle sweetness and gives that smooth, creamy mouthfeel. It's not actually milky, and there's no dairy you'd taste.
- How should I serve it?
Cold but not freezing, in a pint glass or tulip. Pour with a tilt for a creamy head. No ice, no mixer. It also makes a great stout float over vanilla ice cream.
- What food pairs with Striped Horse Milk Stout?
Anything grilled or smoky. Nyama choma, boerewors, ribs and steak all love it. For dessert, go dark chocolate or a brownie.
- Where is Striped Horse Milk Stout made?
It's a South African beer from the Striped Horse brand, based in Muizenberg, Cape Town, now under the Signal Hill / Devil's Peak group.
Stripped Horse Milk Stout 500ml 6%
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Stripped Horse Milk Stout 500ml 6% price in Kenya
Buy Stripped Horse Milk Stout 500ml 6% online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 270. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.