Black Bird

◎ Appearance

Black Bird presents a deep, opaque black pour with ruby highlights at the edges when held to light. A tan head forms with moderate retention and leaves fine lacing down the glass. The body reads full and substantial, supported by gentle carbonation.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive hop character—citrus peel and resinous herbal notes lead, followed by tropical stone fruit from the Citra and El Dorado varieties. Underneath, toasted and roasted malt notes anchor the profile, with a whisper of caramel sweetness that keeps the aroma balanced rather than overly aggressive.

◐ Taste

The palate begins hoppy and bitter, but crystal malts deliver caramel-forward sweetness that tempers the bitterness into a dynamic tension. Tropical and citrus notes resurface mid-palate, riding atop a roasty undertone that recalls dark chocolate and toast. The 40 IBU bitterness sits firm without overwhelming the malt structure, and the medium body carries the flavours cleanly across the tongue.

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with hopping bitterness fading gradually into a subtle roasted malt dryness. A light citrus echo persists into the aftertaste.