Dona Elda

◎ Appearance

Dona Elda presents a deep brown pour with excellent clarity and a creamy head of matching colour that clings to the glass with visible lacing. The body is opaque and full, while carbonation is restrained, appropriate to the stout style. Head retention remains pronounced throughout the drinking experience.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive notes of specialty coffee from the Genoese roastery, mingling with dark roasted malt and cocoa. Beneath these primary aromatics lie subtle notes of bitter chocolate and a faint earthiness from the dark grains. No sharp or unbalanced notes emerge; the composition remains cohesive and inviting.

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and slightly sweet, with coffee and dark chocolate developing across the mid-palate. Light roast character and malty sweetness balance a restrained bitterness from both malt and hops, preventing any harshness. The finish carries lingering chocolate and roast without astringency, maintaining the beer's approachable character throughout.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with coffee and chocolate notes fading gradually into a subtle malty dryness. A light bitterness lingers pleasantly on the palate without overwhelming the aftertaste.