June 15, 2026

263 - Bucket List Beer: Left Hand Milk Stout

1 hour 34 minutes

This week we're ticking off another beer bucket list contender as we crack open Left Hand Brewing Company's iconic Milk Stout Nitro. A beer that has been winning awards, inspiring devoted fans, and confusing drinkers with its famous hard pour for over 25 years. We dive into the history of Left Hand Brewing, how they became pioneers of bottled nitro beer without using a widget, and why this creamy American stout helped revive the milk stout style for a whole new generation of beer drinkers. Along the way, we discuss nitrogen, lactose, sweet stouts, and whether all that nitro magic really lives up to the hype.

Of course, no Bucket List Beer episode would be complete without putting the beer to the test ourselves. We compare tasting notes, debate whether the chocolate, coffee or nutty flavours come through strongest, and discover just how dangerously drinkable a 6% stout can be. Plus, we accidentally turn the episode into a mini nitro pouring experiment, with mixed results and at least one beer-related disaster.

As a bonus, we also get the rare opportunity to try Left Hand's Peanut Butter Milk Stout Nitro together in person. Does it live up to the incredible peanut butter cup aroma? Is it worth hunting down if you spot it on your travels? And after all the awards, innovation and praise, does Left Hand Milk Stout deserve its place on every beer lover's bucket list? Grab a glass, pour hard, and join us as we find out.

That guy’s pour:

https://www.reddit.com/r/beerporn/comments/s0c6pj/left_hand_brewing_co_nitro_milk_stout_so_beautiful/

VinePair Article:

https://vinepair.com/articles/left-hand-brewing-milk-stout-guide/

Beer & Brewing Article:

https://www.beerandbrewing.com/style-school-authentically-american-wheat

Left Hand Brewing Co website:

https://lefthandbrewing.com/beers/milk-stout-nitro

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