The mooncakes doth darkly brew
The Guinness Snowskin Mooncake boasts coffee-flavoured white lotus seed paste with stout-infused chocolate ganache. Photos: Guinness
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The best things are often born from the dark.
Against the inky night sky, the Mid-Autumn full moon in September is one such cosmic example. The seasonal sight is believed by the Chinese to be the most resplendent in the year, and has inspired communities to gather under its magical silver light for decades.
With its delightful tradition of colourful lanterns and delicious mooncakes, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a hit with both the young and old. This formula of fun and food has made the event grow into a fundamental part of Singaporean culture, and is even affectionately known locally as “Mooncake Day”.
Guinness is joining in this year’s celebrations by bringing back, for a limited time only, its exclusive Guinness Snowskin Mooncake.
FINDING JOY IN THE FAMILIAR
The mooncake embodies everything there is to represent the festival – sweet filling encased in a round pastry shell, echoing the joyful reunions that take place at gatherings. No matter where you are – be it your neighbourhood kopitiam or the corporate boardroom – a box of mooncakes instantly lightens the mood.
And as another endearing symbol of Singaporean culture for almost 150 years, the famous “red-tongued dog” beer, Guinness Stout, understands its role in the community as an agent of bonding. In tribute of merry-making the Singapore way, the brewery has concocted a most enjoyable dessert for that special outing.
MERGING TRADITION WITH INVENTION
The Guinness Snowskin Mooncake is truly made of more, as it elevates the traditional pastry with a decadent combination.
Think of the deep, creamy notes of the rich Guinness Stout and you can almost immediately smell the heady aroma of roasted barley, hops and malt. Add to that luxurious chocolate and a spirited lift from coffee, and you have yourself a recipe one can call heavenly.
Cut through the snowskin dessert and a symbolic “moon” emerges – a gleaming white chocolate truffle held in coffee-flavoured white lotus seed paste. Break through the thin chocolate shell and you’ll find chocolate ganache that has been infused with the aromatic stout for that silky finish. This limited-edition mooncake will surely spark conversations about its unique flavour.
A TASTEFUL GIFT OF LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP
Presented in a specially-designed keepsake set, the Guinness Snowskin Mooncakes are individually housed in modern artful boxes this year. Featuring bold colours and geometric lines, the four pieces come together to form a full moon, and is an Instagram-worthy nod to the celestial influence for this celebration. And when you finally bring out the mooncakes, each charcoal pastry is carefully stamped with the brewery’s iconic harp logo.
Whether it’s for your parents, neighbours or business associates, the Guinness Snowskin Mooncake set will make a mark as one of the boldest and most exclusive creations out there.
CAPTURE THE DARK MOON
Every purchase of three packs of Guinness Draught (4-can pack) will be accompanied by a box of the Guinness Snowskin Mooncakes (worth S$58), while stocks last.
Place your orders with any online partners – Redmart, FairPrice Online, Qoo10 and Shopee – and enjoy the smooth and creamy dessert delivered to your doorstep, ready for your celebrations.
