A Deal With The Devil

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to light copper hue, clear and luminous against light. A dense, tan head forms on the pour with excellent retention and fine lacework clinging to the glass as the beer settles. The body is full and viscous, with slow carbonation befitting this high-gravity spirit.

◌ Aroma

Cognac-barrel influence dominates the nose, bringing warm oak, vanilla, and subtle alcohol vapor. Dark stone fruit—raisins and dried plums—emerges beneath, with undertones of molasses and a faint chocolate cocoa dust. Galaxy hops contribute a restrained citrus and herbal backbone that remains secondary to the rich barrel character.

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and coating, with chocolate and caramel flavors blooming across the mid-palate. Dark fruit sweetness—raisins, figs—mingles with toasted oak and a gentle cognac warmth that builds without harshness. Bitterness is restrained at 35 IBU, allowing the malt backbone and barrel age to lead; finish dries slightly on the tongue.

◑ Finish

The finish is lengthy and warming, with residual sweetness and oak drying gradually. Alcohol presence becomes more apparent in the aftertaste, lingering as a pleasant warmth rather than heat.