Black Panther Stout

◎ Appearance

Black Panther presents a deep, nearly opaque dark brown to black body beneath a modest tan head with fair retention. The pour reveals minimal clarity, consistent with the style's heavily roasted grain bill. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, producing a quiet, creamy visual character.

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by robust espresso and dark roasted coffee notes, backed by secondary aromas of cocoa and charred malt. A subtle dark fruit undertone—plum and dried cherry—emerges beneath the roast. The overall impression is dry and toasted, with minimal hop presence and no yeast-driven esters.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with assertive coffee bitterness that spreads across the mouth, followed by a chocolate-tinged mid-palate with substantial body. Roasted grain flavors dominate the center, while a thread of dark fruit provides slight sweetness and complexity. The 40 IBU bitterness is restrained for the style, allowing the malt's richness to balance the roast without harshness. Mouthfeel is full and smooth, with gentle warming from the 8% ABV.

◑ Finish

The finish is long and drying, with coffee and cocoa lingering into the aftertaste. Residual roast dries the palate gradually, leaving a pleasant bitter-sweet cocoa note that persists for several minutes.