Black Knight

◎ Appearance

Black Knight presents a deep, opaque black color with a ruby rim when held to light. The head is dense and tan, settling to a fine collar with good Schaumhaftung. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a soft visual texture to the glass.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt and dark chocolate, followed by a subtle coffee note that builds gradually. Earthy, herbal undertones from the Perle and Mittelfruh hops weave through the base, while the German lager yeast provides a clean, neutral backdrop. No adjunct or sulfur character detracts from the malt-forward presentation.

◐ Taste

The palate is deceptively light for its dark appearance, with roasted and chocolate flavors arriving immediately and persisting through the mid-palate. A gentle bitterness emerges mid-sip, built from dark Carafa malt and noble hop compounds rather than sharp iso-alpha acids. The finish is dry and roasty, with lingering cocoa and a mineral, slightly earthy dryness that keeps the beer clean.

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is medium in length, trailing off with dark-chocolate bitterness and a faint herbal-earthy note. No cloying sweetness or heavy residue remains.