In my younger days my usual beer was stout. Guinness by default but I always preferred Murphy’s when I could find it. While I have retained a preference for darker beers, living in Belgium has led to my current tendency to go for Abbey and Trappist Dubbels. On Saturday, however, I discovered that Belgian stout is a thing.

While stocking up, I saw a crate of Hercule Stout sitting in the drink shop demanding that I pick it up. So pick it up I did and I took it home and (later) opened a bottle. It’s fantastic.

Hercule Stout is dark, creamy, smooth and everything I want from this type of beer. I will certainly be going back for more.