Blackout Penumbra is an Imperial Milk Stout from Blackout Brewing, the Romanian gipsy brewery based in Cluj-Napoca. This ambitious stout marries the creamy, full-bodied character of a milk stout with intense layers of chocolate, tonka and vanilla. At 12% ABV, it signals the power that lies beneath the surface.

The addition of tonka and vanilla gives this beer a sweet, almost dessert-like character without tipping into cloying territory. Chocolate forms the dark backbone, while milk sugar delivers a velvety mouthfeel. This is a stout that demands time and attention—not one to rush through.