Appearance: Pale golden hue, light slightly cloudy appearance due to the wheat malt and yeast in suspension.
Aroma: Dominant aromas of banana and clove, light notes of freshly baked bread and a hint of sweetness from the malts. Subtle floral and herbal notes from the hops, adding a hint of complexity without overpowering the yeast and malt characters.
Flavor: Predominantly bready and slightly sweet, soft pillowy mouthfeel with a clean, crisps backbone. The yeast profile is front and center with prominent flavors of banana and clove, offering a harmonious blend of fruity and spicy notes. Gentle bitterness, balancing the malt
sweetness and mild subtle herbal and floral hop notes.
Mouthfeel: Medium-light bodied, providing a satisfying fullness without being heavy. Moderately high carbonation, lifting the flavors and adding a refreshing effervescence. Smooth and creamy, with a slight prickly from the carbonation, enhancing drinkability.
Appearance: Deep golden to light amber hue.
Aroma: Dominant aromas of pine, resin, and citrus (grapefruit, lemon), complemented by floral and earthy notes from the blend of hops. Subtle malt backbone with hints of caramel, biscuit, and a touch of sweetness from the malts. Overall, clean with a minimal yeast character, allowing the hops to shine.
Flavor: The malt backbone is supportive without overpowering, providing a balanced sweetness and complexity. Caramel sweetness, toasty, biscuity quality, married with a firm and pleasant degree of bitterness. Earthy, floral notes lead to a crisp, dry finish with a slightly lingering bitterness, sweet, clean aftertaste.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with a smooth texture with moderate to high carbonation, adding to the crisp, clean refreshing quality. Slight dryness that enhances a smooth finish.
Appearance: This stout pours a deep, nearly opaque black with faint ruby or mahogany edges visible in bright light. The head is a dense, creamy tan or mocha color, with good retention that leaves a thick lace on the glass as it settles. The beer’s high SRM (53.3) hints at its intense roasted malt presence and dark specialty grains.
Aroma: Aromas lead with dark chocolate and freshly roasted coffee, courtesy of the Chocolate Malt and Roasted Barley. These rich, bittersweet notes are balanced by a subtle caramel sweetness from the Crystal Malt. There’s a distinct, earthy pine and citrus backbone from the Centennial and Columbus hops, adding layers of complexity. As the beer warms, notes of dark dried fruit—like figs or raisins—may emerge, enhancing the malt profile with a touch of sweetness that complements the hop bitterness.
Flavor: The initial taste delivers a bold combination of bittersweet chocolate and espresso, grounded by a roasted, almost charred quality from the Roasted Barley. Mid-palate, you’ll find layers of toffee and caramel from the Caramel/Crystal Malt, providing a slight sweetness that tempers the roasted bitterness. The hop character adds a complex mix of pine, grapefruit, and subtle resin notes, enhancing the stout’s bitterness without overpowering the malt flavors. Centennial and Chinook hops provide a noticeable brightness in the flavor, balancing the darker malt elements and ensuring the beer isn’t overly sweet. As it finishes, the aftertaste is a blend of chocolate, roasted coffee, and a lingering citrus bitterness.
Mouthfeel: This stout has a medium to full body, with a smooth, velvety texture. The moderate carbonation provides just enough lift to keep it from feeling overly heavy. The residual sweetness from the higher final gravity (1.022 SG) gives it a slight creaminess, which complements the roasted and bitter notes well. Bitterness lingers on the palate, inviting another sip without leaving the mouth feeling dry.
Appearance: Deep amber to mahogany hue with a slight haze, accentuating the richness of its malt character. A creamy, off-white to light tan head crowns the beer, offering excellent retention and leaving a delicate lace on the glass.
Aroma: Toasty malt aromas dominate, with hints of caramel and toffee providing mild sweetness. Notes of roasted barley add depth, introducing subtle nutty and dry cocoa undertones. Earthy and floral scents from East Kent Goldings hops complement the malt-forward profile, while the Irish Ale Yeast contributes faint fruity esters.
Flavor: Malt takes center stage with flavors of caramel and toasty biscuit, balanced by the dry cocoa notes of roasted barley. The flaked maize adds a smooth, light sweetness, while the East Kent Goldings hops contribute a gentle herbal bitterness. A clean, slightly dry finish enhances the drinkability, leaving a pleasant nuttiness and a touch of sweetness on the palate.
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied with a smooth, slightly creamy texture. Moderate carbonation enhances the balance, lifting the flavors without overwhelming the palate. A clean, sessionable profile makes it an approachable and satisfying beer.
Appearance: Bright golden hue with a slight haze from the flaked oats, offering a vibrant and inviting visual appeal. A soft white head lingers, showcasing the beer’s clean presentation and carbonation.
Aroma: Prominent notes of tropical fruit and citrus, courtesy of the Mosaic and Simcoe hops, blend with subtle piney and herbal undertones. A delicate malt sweetness and faint oat creaminess provide balance, creating an inviting aroma that hints at the beer’s complexity.
Flavor: Juicy and hop-forward with bursts of mango, passion fruit, and tangerine. The Simcoe and Mosaic hops deliver a harmonious mix of fruitiness and earthy pine, backed by a light, bready malt character. The beer finishes clean and crisp, with a moderate bitterness that balances the sweetness from the malts.
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied with a smooth, velvety texture from the flaked oats. The moderately high carbonation enhances the hop flavors while providing a refreshing effervescence. The body is creamy yet light enough for easy drinkability, leaving a pleasant hop resin on the palate.
