Skinny Dippin' Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black in the glass with a dense, persistent head that clings to the sides with fine lacing. The body is opaque and full, with carbonation that appears measured and integrated rather than effervescent. The overall presence is substantial despite the moderate alcohol, suggesting the weight that oat flakes bring to the structure.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted malt and dark chocolate, grounded by notes of espresso and char from the roasted barley. Beneath these primary notes, a subtle cocoa and dark bread character emerges, with melanoidin malt adding warmth in the mid-ground. Hop aroma is restrained, allowing the malt-driven profile to occupy the foreground without aromatic competition.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with chocolate and cocoa forward, supported by a firm but not aggressive bitterness from Magnum hops that sets boundaries without hop flavor. The mid-palate reveals coffee and toasted grain depth, while the oat flakes contribute a creamy, velvety mouthfeel that rounds the overall structure. The full body is well-integrated at 5.5% ABV, creating impression of substance without heaviness.

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and roasty, lingering with char and dark bread rather than residual sweetness. The aftertaste leaves roasted and slightly bitter impressions that fade gradually, clean and without cloying qualities.