Traume

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black in the glass, opaque and impenetrable to light. A dense, creamy head forms and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving thick trails of lacing with each sip. The body sits full and still, with fine carbonation barely visible beneath the surface.

◌ Aroma

Roasted malt and dark chocolate dominate the nose, grounded by notes of espresso and cocoa powder. Beneath lies a softer layer of vanilla, caramel sweetness, and subtle stone fruit—the cherry comes through as a delicate floral-herbal undertone rather than bright fruit. The milk sugars add a gentle creamy quality to the overall aromatic profile.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with rich roasted grain and bitter chocolate, rounded immediately by lactose sweetness that prevents harshness. Mid-palate reveals layers of caramel and cocoa, with the 140 kg of fresh cherries adding a subtle tartness and stone-fruit complexity that balances the dessert-like character. Bitterness remains restrained at 18 IBU, allowing the interplay of roast, sweetness, and fruit to dominate.

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and lingering, with residual caramel and chocolate fading slowly into a whisper of cherry tartness. Sweetness persists without cloying, and the roasted malt provides a gentle drying edge that prevents fatigue on the palate.