Black Ops

◎ Appearance

Deep black with a brown edge, completely opaque and impenetrable to light. A dense, tan head forms and clings persistently to the glass, leaving distinct lacing on the walls. The body is full and viscous, with minimal visible carbonation.

◌ Aroma

Cocoa and milk chocolate dominate the nose, supported by subtle vanilla and oak from the bourbon barrel aging. Clean roast and liquorice undertones emerge with time, while the alcohol is warm but restrained on the initial inhale. No hop character is detectable—the single use of Willamette remains entirely integrated.

◐ Taste

Cocoa nib and chocolate anchor the palate, followed closely by caramelised sugar and soft bourbon sweetness that coats without cloying. Vanilla-edged oak provides structure, with toffee and clean roast filling the mid-palate. The 65 IBU bitterness is present but gentle, never aggressive, allowing the barrel influence and malt complexity to remain central.

◑ Finish

Long and warming, with a woody dryness that persists gently on the palate. The high alcohol (12.4%) integrates seamlessly, leaving a lingering impression of roast, cocoa, and bourbon oak without heat or harshness.