Dark Chocolate Raspberry Creme

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black in the glass, with opaque density throughout. The head builds dense and persistent, settling into a fine ring of retention that clings to the glass with defined Schaumhaftung. Minimal light penetrates the body.

◌ Aroma

Raspberry puree arrives first on the nose, tart and vibrant, underlaid by dark cocoa and roasted grain. Bourbon barrel wood adds subtle vanilla and oak warmth, while the alcohol presence is warm but restrained. The fruit character dominates, with chocolate and aged wood in supporting roles.

◐ Taste

Tart berry hits the palate immediately, evolving through the mid-palate into darker chocolate, cocoa nib complexity, and caramel sweetness before returning to a bracing tartness on the finish. The 65 IBU provides structural grip without dominating; the 12.2% ABV warms throughout without harshness. Texture is creamy and full-bodied, with a smooth integration of barrel character.

◑ Finish

Long, drying finish with raspberry tartness reasserting itself over lingering cocoa and bourbon wood notes. The aftertaste carries dark fruit, subtle char, and a gentle tannin grip.