Hibernator

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black in color with an opaque, unfiltered body that conveys the beer's grain-forward composition. A substantial tan head forms and clings to the glass with good retention, leaving distinct lacing as you drink. The dense, creamy collar reflects the oatmeal's contribution to texture and mouthfeel.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with roasted coffee and dark chocolate, supported by subtle notes of liquorice and hedgerow fruit—ripe plum and blackberry skin. Beneath these lies a foundation of dark roasted malt that grounds the composition, with the oats adding a soft, slightly nutty undertone. Hop character is deliberately restrained, allowing the malt-driven aromatics to dominate.

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with roast coffee as the leading flavor note, followed swiftly by dark fruit—blackcurrant and plum—in the mid-palate. The oatmeal and wheat contribute a silky texture that buffers the beer's 30 IBU bitterness, which manifests as a measured, clean drying rather than assertiveness. The finish sees roasted grain reassert itself, with liquorice undertones lingering.

◑ Finish

A lengthy, grain-centered finish leaves warming roasted malt and gentle coffee bitterness on the palate. The 7% alcohol provides subtle warmth without harshness, allowing the flavors to fade gradually and cleanly.