November 29th, 2024 - A Black Milk Pact with the Devil on Black Friday

 

Hello and hails metal maniacs and craft beer freaks!  The Meista here pairing Ángeles del Infierno's killer debut album, "Pacto Con El Díablo" and a very bold, rich, roasty, and tasty Leche Negra Sweet Stout from my friend Dwight at Gossorino Brewing!  Hells yeah! 

Album Info:

• Artist: Ángeles del Infierno
• Title: "Pacto Con El Díablo"
• Recorded: January 1984 at Mediterráneo Studios in Ibiza, Spain
• Release date: October 1984 (1st studio album by Ángeles del Infierno)
• Record company: WEA / Warner Music Spain
• Production: Ángeles del Infierno
• Album cover art: Moya - Linos (photography) and Rufino Vigil (design)
• Personnel: Robert Alvarez (guitars), Juan Gallardo (lead vocals), Manu Garcia (guitars), Iñaki Munita (drums), and Santi Rubio (bass)
• Musical style: Traditional heavy metal, hard rock
• Sound: With heavy influence from bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, Ángeles del Infierno debut album, "Pacto Con El Díablo" is powerful testament to the talent of this band, their songcraft, and delivery! 
• Major themes: Rock and roll, rebellion, darkness, the night, evil, damnation, a pact with the devil, lust, life, death, etc. 
• Tracks:  

1. "Maldito Sea Tu Nombre"
2. "Rocker"
3. "Unidos Por El Rock"
4. "Esclavos De La Noche"
5. "Sombras En La Oscuridad"
6. "El Principio Del Fin"
7. "Condenados A Vivir"
8. "Sangre"
9. "No Juegues Con Fuego"
10. "Es Un Pacto Con El Diablo"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: Gossorino Brewing (Ogden, Utah) 
• Website: https://gossorinobrewing.com/ 
• Brew: Leche Negra
• Style: Sweet Stout / Milk Stout
• Serving: 22 ounce bottle
• ABV 5.4%
• IBUs: 33
• Ingredients: 2-Row, roasted barley, flaked oats, Caramel 60, chocolate malt and black malt with lactose.  Hopped with East Kent Golding and Fuggle hops then fermented with Imperial Darkness.
• Pour: The Leche Negra pours a deep, dark brown (almost ink black) color with a creamy, half-finger, light mocha head with good retention and sticky, sudsy lacing.
• Nose: The nose is roasty, toasty, malty, chocolaty, and slightly sweet.  There are aromas of dark chocolate syrup, milk chocolate, cocoa, dark toasted bread, roasted malts, dark roasted coffee beans, oak, vanilla beans, and burnt toffee.
• Taste: The taste of the Leche Negra follows the nose with notes of espresso, dark chocolate, milk chocolate cocoa, rich vanilla, fresh cream, a hint of black licorice, and hints of bittersweet toffee.
• Mouthfeel: Full-bodied with low carbonation, the mouthfeel of the Leche Negra is velvety smooth, thick, and creamy with a dry, slightly bitter, and sweet finish.

Overall pairing:  The Gossorino Leche Negra is a sweet, bold, dark, and richly complex brew... perfect for the heavy metal onslaught of Ángeles del Infierno's kick-ass "Pacto Con El Díablo" album!  Those dark notes go great with the darker lyrics and Gallardo's vocals while the sweet character of the brew is great for the bold riffs and soaring guitar solos!  'Nuff said!

Cheers and hails!!