Milk stout are not made with milk, per se. They are called milk stouts (AKA sweet or cream stout) because they contain lactose, which is the sugar that is extracted from milk whey. The yeast used to make beer is lactose intolerant . . . which is to say that the yeast cannot ferment this sugar . . . and because this sugar is left unmolested by the brewing process milk stouts are sweeter in tasted and creamier in texture.
Southern Tier Brewing Company is a smallish brewery in Lakewood, New York. They make several varieties of craft beers that are sold in most of the United States and exported to several other countries, as well.
2X is a double milk stout. It is dark and rich with a creamy mouth feel. The thick tannish head holds out for a little while and grabs the sides of the glass for some nice lacing effects. It is sweeter than a typical stout but not sweet-sweet, if you know what I mean.
2X has notes of dark chocolate, vanilla and malt with a mildly bitter finish. A light boozy burn is evident due to the high alcohol content; 7.50% ABV.
This is a big . . . but not huge . . . beer. 2X has lots of flavor and body with a smooth clean aftertaste but it's not gut-busting heavy. Simply put . . . it's a good beer.
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