Gorm the Old

◎ Appearance

Deep opaque black with a red-brown rim when held to light. A dense, persistent tan head settles into fine lacing along the glass walls. The body is full and viscous, with minimal carbonation visible as fine bubbles rising slowly through the dark liquid.

◌ Aroma

Rich cocoa and dark chocolate dominate the nose, layered with warm vanilla and subtle roasted grain. Beneath these lies a gentle coffee note and hints of dark dried fruit—plum and raisin—balanced by a faint alcohol warmth that does not overpower. The lactose integration softens the roasted edges, lending a creamy sweetness to the overall aromatic profile.

◐ Taste

Sweet entry with pronounced milk chocolate and cocoa nibs coating the palate, followed by vanilla bean complexity in the mid-palate. The lactose provides genuine creaminess rather than cloying sweetness, while roasted malt and subtle coffee add depth. Bitterness remains low at 10 IBU, allowing chocolate and vanilla to lead; alcohol warmth emerges gradually without harshness.

◑ Finish

A smooth, lingering finish that extends the chocolate and vanilla notes without becoming dry or astringent. The warmth of 10.1% ABV persists gently on the palate, leaving a cocoa-forward aftertaste.