Fuzzy

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany-brown to near-black in the glass, with opacity that reveals only the thinnest amber edges when held to light. A dense, tan head forms and clings to the glass in tight rings of lacing. Carbonation is subdued, appropriate to the spirit-barrel aging and high alcohol content.

◌ Aroma

Stone fruit dominates the nose, with ripe peach skin leading the charge, accompanied by subtle dark cherry and plum undertones. Beneath, roasted malt and cocoa powder provide a grounding earthiness, while vanilla and gentle oak from the spirit barrels add warmth and complexity. A whisper of alcohol heat sits in the background without becoming sharp.

◐ Taste

The palate enters with sweet peach and dried stone fruit, building into a rich, full-bodied mid-palate dominated by roasted grain and subtle chocolate. Vanilla and charred oak notes weave through smoothly, while the 13.5% ABV adds weight and slight warming without harshness. Bitterness remains restrained at 40 IBU, allowing sweetness and complexity to remain the focal point.

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with lingering peach and dark malt notes fading slowly into a soft vanilla echo. A slight drying quality from the oak and roasting provides structure without becoming astringent.