Hop Nation - Melbourne Black - Nitro Stout - 20L A-type Keg

Hop Nation Melbourne Black: Melbourne's Answer to Dublin

When you think of a creamy, dark stout with a cascading pour, one name usually comes to mind: Guinness. It's a legend, for sure. But what if the pinnacle of that style was being brewed right here in Melbourne? What if you could achieve that same iconic presentation without the need for special gas setups?

Introducing Melbourne Black by Hop Nation. We've harnessed revolutionary keg technology to deliver a world-class stout experience that rivals the very best, made with local pride and brewing expertise. It’s the dark beer you’ve been waiting for.

The Pour and Flavour Profile

Tasting Notes

Expect a rich tapestry of roasted barley, hints of dark chocolate, and a subtle coffee aroma. The mouthfeel is famously smooth and creamy, leading to a characteristically dry and satisfying finish that will have you coming back for another. It’s a beautifully balanced stout that is both flavourful and highly sessionable.

The Magic is in the Keg: Get a Nitro-Style Pour Without Nitro Gas

The secret to the perfect pour lies not in nitrogen gas, but in the advanced Bladder in Keg technology within these Talos kegs. This clever design allows you to serve with standard CO2 at a higher pressure (20-30 PSI). The beer is forced through your Stout Spout's restrictor plate, creating that iconic, silky-smooth cascade and dense, creamy head.

How to Achieve the Perfect Cascade

For that perfect nitro-style effect, simply dispense at a higher CO2 pressure of 20-30 PSI. You get all the stunning visual presentation of a nitro-pour without any of the extra equipment.

Technical Specifications

• Brewery: Hop Nation

• Beer Style: Irish Dry Stout

• Keg Size: 20 Litres

• Keg Coupler: A-Type

• ABV (Alcohol by Volume): 4.3%

• IBU (Bitterness): 30

Important Notes & Required Hardware

Packaged in a recyclable, single use 20L Talos A-type Keg. An A-type commercial keg coupler is required to dispense from these Talos kegs. If you are putting this keg into a kegerator you will also need want to get this with the low profile bend.