Moersleutel Drop It Like Its Hot Pastry Stout Can 44 cl 10%

Dutch licorice isn't like the Danish kind - and at Moersleutel they've turned the soft, salty dropjes tradition into the starting point for one of their most surprising pastry stouts.

Expert description of Moersleutel Drop It Like It's Hot Pastry Stout

Moersleutel Drop It Like It's Hot is a dark, soft and deeply aromatic pastry stout at 10% from the Dutch brewery Moersleutel Craft Brewery in Alkmaar, where a true Dutch classic - licorice - is transformed into a luxurious stout experience. At its centre is licorice paste, not the sweet candy version, but a concentrated, velvety extract that adds subtle saltiness and earthy depth.

Cocoa nibs, coffee beans and premium vanilla add layers of roasted warmth and dessert fullness, while a hint of tonka bean brings almond, spice and an exotic edge. The result is a stout that pays homage to the Dutch dropjes tradition: recognisable, but far more elegant and complex than a bag of mixed candy.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Salty licorice, cocoa and vanilla.

Taste

Velvety licorice paste with roasted warmth from coffee beans and an exotic tonka bean edge.

Finish

Earthy and sweet, with lingering licorice depth.

Specifications

Name: Drop It Like It's Hot
Brewery: Moersleutel
Country/Region: Alkmaar, Netherlands
Beer Style: Pastry Stout
ABV: 10%
Size: 44 CL
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, rye, licorice paste, cocoa nibs, vanilla, coffee beans, tonka beans, hops, yeast
Allergens: Contains barley and rye
Best Before: 19/09/2027
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed in small glasses at 10-12°C, as a dessert or with dark chocolate

Flavour Profile

Salty · Sweet · Complex · Dessert-like

Did You Know?

"Dropjes" is the Dutch word for licorice candy, a near-national institution in the Netherlands, where people eat more licorice per capita on average than any other country in the world.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Moersleutel Drop It Like It's Hot Pastry Stout

What does Drop It Like It's Hot taste like?

It tastes of velvety licorice paste with roasted warmth from coffee beans and an exotic tonka bean edge.

Is Drop It Like It's Hot worth it?

Yes, it combines the Dutch licorice tradition with the brewery's well-known pastry stout craftsmanship in a surprising, elegant way.

Does it taste strongly of licorice?

The licorice is noticeable, but comes across as more earthy and salty than sweet, thanks to the use of concentrated licorice paste rather than candy.

What food pairs well with Drop It Like It's Hot?

It works great as a dessert on its own or alongside dark chocolate. Choose a wide beer glass to get the most out of the aromas.

Where does Moersleutel come from?

From Alkmaar, Netherlands, founded in 2015 by four brothers known as "beer engineers".

What is a pastry stout?

An imperial stout brewed with ingredients like licorice, coffee or vanilla to mimic the flavour of a dessert.