Beer Review: Untitled Art Dubai Chocolate Bar Stout
Untitled Art has built its reputation on “liquid dessert” precision, and its Dubai Chocolate Bar Stout (8.0% ABV) is perhaps its most timely release to date. Inspired by the viral Fix Dessert Chocolatier bar from Dubai, famous for its gooey filling of pistachio cream and crunchy kataifi (shredded phyllo pastry), this beer attempts to capture a global TikTok phenomenon in a 12oz can.
Appearance
It pours a dense, motor-oil black with a thick, mocha-colored head that lingers like espresso crema. The carbonation is soft, typical for a pastry stout, giving it a heavy, luxurious look in the glass.
The Experience
The Nose: The aroma is the star of the show. It’s an immediate, nostalgic trip to an artisanal chocolate shop. Deep, roasted cacao notes are balanced by a distinct, savory nuttiness that is unmistakably pistachio. Unlike many stouts that use generic “nut” flavors, this smells authentically like a cracked green pistachio shell.
The Palate: This is where Untitled Art’s technical skill shines. The beer is undeniably sweet, but it’s structured. You get layers of milk chocolate and dark cocoa nibs up front. As it warms, the “Dubai Bar” profile emerges—a silky, buttery pistachio cream flavor that coats the tongue. While you can’t get the “crunch” of the pastry in a liquid, there is a biscuity, toasted malt backbone that suggests the golden-brown kataifi filling.
Mouthfeel: At 8.0%, it’s surprisingly drinkable. It lacks the syrupy, cloying weight of a 13% imperial stout, making it feel more like a decadent treat than a heavy chore. The use of lactose provides a velvety, “milk chocolate” texture that rounds out the edges.
This isn’t just a gimmick; it’s a highly executed pastry stout. While some “viral” products fail to live up to the hype, Untitled Art has perfectly captured the savory-sweet-nutty profile of the Dubai chocolate bar. It’s a must-try for fans of pistachio-heavy desserts and anyone who wants a “snapshot” of 2025/2026 food culture in beer form.