In a remarkable display of culinary innovation, the mad scientists at Vault City Brewing have unveiled a groundbreaking new beer that pays homage to the quintessential British birthday treat - the caterpillar cake. Introducing the DDF Caterpillar Cake, a decadent deep-fried cake stout that promises to tantalize the taste buds of beer enthusiasts and sweet-toothed connoisseurs alike.
Vault City, the renowned Scottish brewery, has built a reputation for their boundary-pushing and accessible sour beers, but this latest creation takes their experimental prowess to new heights. Inspired by a Portobello chip shop's viral deep-fried caterpillar cake, which sparked a wave of intrigue and controversy, the DDF Caterpillar Cake stout is a testament to the brewery's penchant for pushing the limits of what's possible in the craft beer world.
At a staggering 14.5% ABV, this limited-edition brew is not for the faint of heart. However, those brave enough to indulge in this decadent delight can expect a rich, velvety mouthfeel and indulgent layers of chocolate and vanilla, capturing the essence of the beloved birthday treat.
Caterpillar cakes are synonymous with birthdays in Britain, said co-founder Steven Smith-Hay. We're known for taking things a step too far, and we've done just that. We love experimenting with flavors, and we couldn't imagine anything better for our 6th birthday than creating a quintessential birthday beer to share with the world.
The DDF Caterpillar Cake stout follows the wildly successful Double Deep Fried Mars Bar, which sold out its 5,000-litre batch in under 12 hours, demonstrating the insatiable demand for Vault City's unique and innovative creations.
Retailing at £9.50 for a 330ml can, the DDF Caterpillar Cake stout is a vegan-friendly brew that is sure to become a coveted item among craft beer enthusiasts and those with a penchant for the unconventional.
The launch of this extraordinary beer comes at a pivotal moment for Vault City, as the brewery recently announced plans to move into a new home seven times the size of its previous Portobello facility. This expansion, funded by diehard fans through a successful crowdfunding campaign, will enable the mad scientists to increase their production capacity to more than 10 million litres of beer per year, an increase of more than eight million.
Our DDF Stout has proved popular in the past, selling out in less than a day, and I think a big part of that is how rich chocolate flavors carry in a stout – and the stonking ABV, Smith-Hay added. So, grab a can of DDF Caterpillar Cake and celebrate Vault City's sixth birthday with us. If you've got a deep fryer to hand, I can guarantee it pairs well with the real thing.
As Vault City continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in the craft beer industry, the DDF Caterpillar Cake stout stands as a testament to their unwavering commitment to innovation and their ability to captivate the taste buds of beer enthusiasts across the nation.
