Export Stout Damson

◎ Appearance

Deep black with a slight brownish rim when held to light, revealing the beer's opacity and density. A tight, creamy head forms and clings to the glass with good persistence, leaving thick straps of lacing that mark each sip. The body presents as dark and oily, with minimal light transmission.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted grain and burnt toast, underpinned by coffee and black malt character. Damson stone fruit emerges in the mid-layer, lending tartness and dried-fruit complexity, while whispers of smoke and leather add depth. Chocolate malt rounds the profile with gentle sweetness beneath the roasted foundation.

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with roasted malt and coffee flavors dominating the mid-palate alongside the tart, fruity character of the damson refermentation. Chocolate malt provides roundness and subtle sweetness, while dried fruit notes and a leathery undertone weave through. Herbal hop bitterness emerges cleanly at 40 IBU, finishing dry without harshness.

◑ Finish

The damson's acidity and fruit-forward tartness lays over the roasted base, creating a dry, lingering aftertaste. Smoke and leather persist alongside a moderate bitterness that fades gradually rather than sharply.