Enjoy the darkest of moons
Enjoy the Guinness Snowskin Mooncake with coffee-flavoured lotus paste and a Guinness-infused chocolate ganache. PHOTOS: Guinness
Forget supermoons. On the 15th of the eighth lunar month, the people of ancient China gathered to witness what they believed to be the brightest and roundest moon of the year. Basking in the generous silver light of the satellite, it became customary to accompany the viewings with tea and some sweet pastry.
Thus, the mooncake was born. Its auspicious round shape symbolises both the moon and family reunion, while the sweet filling heralds the promise of happiness as well.
To celebrate this timeless ritual of bonding during the Mid-Autumn Festival, Guinness is eclipsing traditional recipes with a deliciously inventive idea.
GATHERINGS MADE GOLDEN
Believing in creating special bonds that are Made of More, Guinness invites you to make a flavourful adventure of your reunion with a first-of-its-kind treat – the Guinness Snowskin Mooncake.
Black and mysterious as the night, the soft skin breaks away to reveal smooth and creamy lotus paste flavoured with white coffee. The robust notes of the bean add volume to the filling, and give a delicious body to the dessert.
Cut right through the middle of the pastry and a luminous centre is revealed. A white chocolate shell guards a Guinness-infused chocolate ganache – a perfect replica of the shining moon sitting in the dark paste. When paired with the coffee-infused sweet paste, the caramel notes from the Guinness add depth to deliver a heady aromatic enjoyment in every bite.
The combination of white coffee and chocolate flavours in the Guinness Snowskin Mooncakes perfectly complements the bold yet smooth and malty taste that is characteristic of the iconic black beer.
This luscious pairing makes each bite a velvety experience, and will no doubt generate a unique buzz at any reunion.
ILLUMINATING EVERY TABLE
To celebrate the limited-edition mooncakes, Guinness has created a specially-designed box that holds the dark treasures.
A charcoal-black exterior is laser-cut with the familiar outline of the iconic stout glass, intricately built up in artistic lines of wave, foam and clouds. Not only does the elegant design provide a window to the dessert, it also cleverly transforms into a table lamp when a light is placed within. Finished with accents of cream and gold, the sophisticated packaging gives a warm and luxurious feel that is perfect for gifting, or keeping.
CAPTURING THE LIGHT
Light up your Mid-Autumn Festival gatherings with these limited Guinness Snowskin Mooncakes. Starting from Sept 1, you will be able to get these special bakes when you buy S$90 worth of Guinness products at any participating major supermarket.
Visit guinness-redemption.com.sg to submit your receipt details. Once confirmed, a box of four Guinness Snowskin Mooncakes (worth S$58) will be ready for your redemption. Or, you can top up S$28 for home delivery.
