Otter Black

◎ Appearance

Pours deep black with minimal light transmission, crowned by a creamy, persistent head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is gentle and measured, appropriate to the session stout format. Clarity is opaque throughout, presenting the characteristic density of a well-crafted roasted grain beer.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with freshly roasted barley and ground coffee, grounded and inviting. A subtle cocoa note emerges beneath, adding depth without overshadowing the primary roast character. The Willamette and Fuggle hops remain in the background, contributing only a whisper of herbal earthiness that frames rather than dominates.

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and creamy, with roast and coffee flavours establishing themselves immediately across the palate. The mid-palate reveals caramel sweetness balanced by the controlled bitterness of 35 IBU, while a silky mouthfeel persists throughout. Dark chocolate and hints of dried fruit appear in the development, lending complexity without heaviness.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, allowing the roast and coffee notes to fade gracefully without lingering harshness. A subtle caramel sweetness remains as the final impression, leaving the palate satisfied but not cloyed.