Boréale Cuivrée

◎ Appearance

A clear copper hue dominates the glass, reflecting the generous use of caramel malt in the grain bill. The head forms generously and clings to the glass walls with good retention, displaying fine Schaumkleiden as you drink. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, appropriate to the beer's full body.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft caramel and toffee notes, grounded by the warming presence of alcohol at 6.9% ABV. Ripe stone fruit—peach and apricot—emerge alongside dried raisin, lending a slightly dried-fruit character. Bitterness on the aroma is restrained, allowing the malt-forward character to lead.

◐ Taste

The palate is full and enveloping, with a rich toffee sweetness that unfolds across the mid-palate without cloying. Dark fruit notes—plum and raisin—weave through the malty backbone, while a toasty, biscuit undertone adds complexity. Bitterness arrives moderate and graceful, balancing rather than asserting dominance, and the alcohol warmth grows perceptible on the finish.

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and smooth, with lingering sweetness and a gentle warming from the alcohol. The aftertaste settles into toasted malt and a whisper of dried fruit, fading cleanly without harshness.