Cookies & Cream Stout by Wild Leap Brew Co. is being evaluated as a Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer (2015 BJCP Category 30A) with additions of cocoa, vanilla and lactose on a sweet stout base. True to its style, this beer is inky black with a small, tight, dark brown head that lingers around the edge of the glass. Moderate dark chocolate, earthy coffee, cherry, restrained caramel and toast are immediately perceived. No hop aroma. Restrained vanilla rounds out any roughness from the rich, roasted malt. The flavor is reminiscent of a cookies and cream milkshake. Forward toasted malt, bittersweet chocolate, slight dark stone fruits such as cherry along with moderately sweet vanilla creme all blend together in a harmonious marriage. Low hop bitterness tilts the balance to malt. Although well attenuated, the semi-sweet finish gives a dessert-like impression especially with the moderately full, velvety body. No hop flavor. Another solid offering from Wild Leap, the concept was well-constructed and fermented. Subtle nuances provide intrigue where many offerings in the style are sickly sweet shadows of this version.