Dragonstooth Stout

◎ Appearance

Pours midnight black with minimal transparency, crowned by a light tan head that settles to a thin collar. The foam shows moderate retention and fair lacing down the glass. Carbonation appears restrained, appropriate to the imperial stout profile.

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by pronounced coffee and dark chocolate notes, with roasted grain undertones adding complexity. A subtle warmth from the 8.1% ABV emerges on closer inspection, while a faint toasted bread character rounds out the aromatic profile. No hop aroma reaches the foreground.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with roasted malt and oatmeal smoothness, followed by rich chocolate malt and warming alcohol that never becomes sharp or cloying. Bittering from Magnum (56 IBU) sits in balance, while late Cascade and Centennial additions provide subtle herbal notes. The mouthfeel is velvety and full-bodied without heaviness, with a creamy texture sustained throughout.

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with roasted and chocolate notes persisting into the aftertaste. The alcohol warmth lingers gently without harshness, and a subtle dry edge from the roasted barley emerges as the finish settles.