Lodge Life is Athletic's campfire beer, and the name is pretty literal. Cacao nibs, cinnamon, and smoked malt are brewed together to produce something that lands closer to a winter warmer than a straight stout. The marshmallow cream adds a gentle sweetness that reads as s'mores rather than confectionery. Deep mahogany in the glass with a tan head. Roasty and chocolatey aromas come first, then warm cinnamon and a faint vanilla note. On the palate it's full-bodied for an NA brew, with dark chocolate and toasted malt providing the weight. The sweetness mid-palate is anchored by the cinnamon spice, keeping it from tipping into pudding territory. The finish is gently smoky, with the cacao lingering. At 90 calories per 12oz it punches above its calorie weight. Best on a cold evening alongside dark chocolate, smoked cheese, or roasted nuts.