O Brother No (Milky) Way is an Imperial Stout from Irish craft brewery O Brother Brewing in Wicklow, founded in 2014 by the O'Neill brothers. At 10.5% ABV, this is a full-bodied, intensely roasted stout enriched with lactose for a distinctive creamy mouthfeel.

The nose presents coffee, dark chocolate and vanilla in a complex roasted foundation. On the palate, burnt grain and cocoa notes take centre stage, softened by the characteristic smoothness that lactose brings to the style. The finish is dry without harshness, with a delicate hop bitterness that anchors the beer's weight and prevents it from becoming cloying.

A stout for those who appreciate full, chocolatey character—ambitiously brewed and not for the faint of heart.