Shedshaker Brewing is launching its dark beers for winter this Sunday June 21 as part of a Solstice celebration at its Taproom.
The celebration of all things dark included the official unveiling the new Whey Stout, brewed in collaboration with neighbours Long Paddock Cheese.
Created for the Obsidian Dark Beer Festival, Shedshaker used 400L of whey to make a luscious, thick and hearty stout.
Milk stouts usually contain lactose to get the renown creamy mouthfeel. Using fresh whey is a more sustainable practice – this whey has done its job for Long Paddock and now gets a second life in this beer.
The result is a full-bodied stout, with a soft, creamy mouthfeel and smooth, roasty finish.
There is a touch of sweetness alongside the hints of chocolate from the malts and just a hint of umami from the whey.
The new Whey Stout joins the Extra Stout, cult favourites Choc Porter and Black Espresso Lager as well as Shedshaker’s OG Celtic Red in this year’s dark beer collection.
Come to the Taproom, 9 Walker St Castlemaine, this Sunday from 4pm to be among the first to try the Whey Stout and sample the whole collection!Music from 5pm is by dark folksters Twa Corbies, to really lean into the shortest day of the year vibes.