Pralina

◎ Appearance

Pralina presents a dense, opaque black appearance with no light transmission through the glass. The head forms a tight, persistent collar that clings to the rim with excellent retention, creating distinct lacing patterns down the sides. The body carries a full, viscous quality characteristic of its high gravity and twenty-five-month barrel maturation.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent bourbon barrel character—wood spirits, leather, and dried oak—layered beneath a rich dark chocolate and cocoa note from the infused nibs. Vanilla emerges as a supporting thread, both floral and woody in character, while underneath runs a subtle undertone of roasted nuts and molasses. The extended fermentation and wood contact have created a complex, layered aromatic profile without sharp or astringent edges.

◐ Taste

Entry is full and warming, with velvety malt sweetness balanced by moderate bitterness that builds across the mid-palate. Dark chocolate dominates the flavor, supported by the vanilla infusion and a dry, slightly tannic oak structure from the barrel aging. The 65 IBU bitterness provides restraint rather than aggression, allowing the cocoa, bourbon, and nut flavors to remain central to the experience through the finish.

◑ Finish

The finish is long and slowly fading, with chocolate and vanilla notes persisting well into the aftertaste. A dry, slightly woody quality lingers as the bourbon barrel influence emerges more prominently once the initial sweetness recedes.