Hardywood Gingerbread Stout Milk Stout - 9.2% ABV Pete This sounds like it is going to be great. It is pretty good, but didn't live up to expectations. I was expecting it to be a little spicy (it lived up to that), but still have the sweetness of a milk stout (it didn't). Overall, it was a solid stout that wasn't too thick, although watch out for the booze. It tastes a bit boozy, but the aroma is just pure alcohol. Best not to sniff this one.