Winter Wizard

◎ Appearance

Deep ebony pour with an opaque, impenetrable body that holds a dense, tan foam head with strong retention. The beer clings to the glass with pronounced lacing as you drink, revealing a viscous, resinous quality. No light penetrates the liquid—a hallmark of the roasted grain bill and 40 SRM depth.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warm spice—ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and pepper—layered over chocolate and dark roasted grain. Brown syrup and molasses sweetness emerge in the mid-palate aromatics, while a subtle earthiness from the Columbus hop sits in the background. There is a gentle alcohol warmth that does not dominate.

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and creamy, with lactose providing a silky mouthfeel that frames the spice forward palate. Mid-palate brings dark chocolate, clove, and roasted barley depth alongside the continued presence of ginger and cinnamon. Bitterness remains restrained at 20 IBU, allowing the malt sweetness and spice complexity to take precedence; the finish carries a subtle pepper bite and lingering boozy warmth.

◑ Finish

A long, warming finish with persistent spice notes and dark fruit character fading slowly into cocoa and faint cardamom. The 12% ABV sits warmly on the palate without harshness, leaving a dry, slightly peppery aftertaste that invites reflection.