Sleepless Night

◎ Appearance

Sleepless Night pours a deep black with minimal light transmission, presenting the visual density expected of an imperial porter. The head is compact and creamy, displaying a hazelnut tone that persists with moderate retention. Carbonation is restrained, appropriate to the style's weight and character.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent liquid and ground coffee, establishing an immediate roasted character. Burnt caramel, liquorice, and roasted barley follow in the second layer, creating a layered, malt-forward aromatic profile. The coffee-forward entry gives way to subtle herbal and charred notes that linger throughout the glass.

◐ Taste

The palate is remarkably soft and approachable despite the 9.5% ABV, with coffee and liquorice taking the foreground throughout the mid-palate. Bitter cocoa and ashiness emerge as secondary flavours, adding texture and complexity without harshness. The 55 IBU bittering is measured and integrated, never overwhelming the malt structure.

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately persistent, with coffee and liquorice notes lingering into the aftertaste. A subtle ashiness rounds out the close, leaving the palate clean without residual sweetness.