Office Party

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black in the glass with a warm mahogany translucence at the edges. A substantial tan head forms and recedes into a persistent collar of fine lacing around the rim. The body is full and opaque, suggesting a complex grain bill and generous adjunct additions.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent cocoa and dark chocolate, layered beneath toasted grain and caramel malt sweetness. Warm spice notes—cinnamon and nutmeg—emerge clearly, accompanied by a subtle vanilla roundness. The Willamette hops contribute a soft herbal undertone that does not compete with the holiday spice and chocolate character.

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and creamy, with chocolate and caramel malt providing immediate sweetness balanced by restrained bitterness from the 35 IBU charge. Mid-palate develops warming cinnamon and nutmeg spice alongside roasted grain character, while vanilla adds roundness and prevents harshness. The oat adjunct contributes silky mouthfeel throughout, and subtle coffee notes emerge in the background.

◑ Finish

The finish is of moderate length with a gentle fade of spice and cocoa. Residual sweetness and smoothness persist into the aftertaste, leaving no astringency or harsh drying.