Fantôme Chocolat

◎ Appearance

Pale amber with a luminous, slightly hazy quality that speaks to the saison tradition. The head is fine and persistent, laying down delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, lending visual effervescence without aggression.

◌ Aroma

Cocoa dominates the nose with a dry, almost unsweetened character—no chocolate sweetness here, but genuine bitter cocoa powder. Behind it, subtle spice and yeast complexity from the saison character emerge, with faint floral and herbal notes suggesting the Edelhopfen. A touch of alcohol warmth sits in the background.

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, the cocoa bitterness arriving immediately on the palate. Mid-palate balances this cocoa character with a peppery, warming spice and yeasty phenolic notes typical of saison. The finish is lean and drying, with lingering cocoa tannins and a gentle peppery heat that builds slightly.

◑ Finish

Long and increasingly dry, with the cocoa bitterness persisting as the primary note. A subtle boozy warmth supports the finish without overwhelming it.