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Midnight Autumn Maple

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Midnight Autumn Maple is the dark counterpart to the brewery's fall seasonal, which is brewed with a large share of yams instead of pumpkin. The imperial ale adds roasted midnight wheat to the yams, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice of the original recipe. Nearly black, it smells of nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla and cocoa. The palate brings sweet potato, syrupy sweetness and baking spice over a light roast, with a medium-full body and a dry, gently bitter finish.

ABV
9.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
spicyroastedvanilla
spicy
roasted
vanilla
chocolate
toasty
malty
Aroma
Assertive spice aromatics lead the nose, with prominent nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla notes layered over cocoa undertones.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Midnight Autumn Maple

◎ Appearance

Nearly black in color with deep mahogany highlights when held to light. The beer presents a dense, persistent head with fine carbonation and strong lacing that clings to the glass. The opacity and dark hue signal the roasted midnight wheat contribution to this imperial ale.

nearly blackdense headpersistent lacingopaque

◌ Aroma

Assertive spice aromatics lead the nose, with prominent nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla notes layered over cocoa undertones. The roasted grain bill adds subtle toasted and faintly charred nuances. Yam and maple sweetness emerge on closer inspection, creating a complex autumnal bouquet.

nutmeg, cinnamon, vanillacocoa undertonesroasted grainmaple, yam

◐ Taste

Sweet potato and syrupy richness dominate the palate, supported by warming baking spice that reflects the cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg in the recipe. A light roast character provides backbone without harshness. The medium-full body carries the flavors with ease, balanced by subtle bittering that emerges gently on the finish.

sweet potato, syrupbaking spicelight roastmedium-full body

◑ Finish

The finish transitions to a dry, gently bitter conclusion that cleanses the palate of residual sweetness. Lingering spice and cocoa notes persist into the aftertaste.

dry finishgentle bitternessspiced aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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