As Night Slips Into My Wounds

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black in the glass, with an opaque body that reveals only the faintest ruby highlights at the rim when held to light. A dense, tan head forms on the pour and clings to the glass with substantial lacing. Carbonation is restrained, appropriate to the style.

◌ Aroma

Tonka bean dominates the nose with a sweet, vanilla-like warmth, supported by bright orange zest and a gentle spice from fresh ginger. Beneath lies a foundation of dark roasted malt and cocoa, with subtle coffee notes emerging as the beer warms. The alcohol presence is evident but integrated.

◐ Taste

The palate opens full and creamy, with tonka bean leading into a mid-palate where orange peel and ginger create a sustained spiced complexity. Roasted malt and chocolate provide earthiness and depth, while the 13.3% ABV brings a gentle warmth and slight boozy character. Bitterness is moderate and balanced, never harsh, allowing the adjuncts to remain prominent throughout.

◑ Finish

The finish is long and lingering, with tonka sweetness and a subtle ginger heat persisting on the palate. A gentle drying sensation from malt tannins and residual bitterness provides closure without harshness.