Joey

◎ Appearance

Joey presents a deep opaque black color with a brown-tinged rim when held to light. A dense tan head forms on the pour and maintains moderate retention with visible lacing down the glass. The body is full and viscous, with minimal light transmission.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent brandy oak and vanilla notes from the aging process, layered beneath roasted malt and dark chocolate. Spicy chipotle pepper and warming alcohol vapors emerge in the mid-range, with hints of dark fruit underneath. The overall impression is rich and complex, driven by wood and spice.

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and full, with assertive oak influence and roasted grain character dominating the initial impression. Spiced heat from chipotle builds gradually, paired with coffee, chocolate, and dark fruit notes that weave through the mid-palate. Bitterness registers at 65 IBU—restrained and in balance—while alcohol warmth (11.2% ABV) becomes increasingly evident toward the finish.

◑ Finish

The finish is long and lingering, with spice and oak remaining on the palate well after swallowing. Warming alcohol and residual roasted character provide a dry, slightly peppery fade.