Deep Blue

◎ Appearance

Deep garnet to near-black in the glass, with modest clarity revealing the beer's substantial body. The head forms in a tight ring and fades to a delicate lacing that clings to the walls with each sip. Carbonation is restrained, appropriate for a beer designed for slow, meditative drinking.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with dried stone fruits—raisins and prunes—layered beneath toasted caramel and a hint of bready wheat. Beneath these primary notes sits a subtle warmth from the alcohol, adding depth without aggression. The overall impression is one of malt-driven complexity rather than hop presence.

◐ Taste

The palate is full and soft, leading with ripe caramel sweetness and dark fruit character that coat the mouth generously. The wheat contributes a subtle earthiness and slight spice that prevents the sweetness from becoming cloying. Bitterness remains restrained at 25 IBU, allowing the malt profile to dominate throughout the mid-palate and finish.

◑ Finish

The alcohol warmth emerges gently in the finish, creating a dessert-like quality that lingers persistently. The aftertaste is long and sweet, with residual caramel and fruit character fading slowly and deliberately.