Chocolate & Mexican Chillies Barrel Aged Imperial Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep garnet-black with an opaque, impenetrable core. A dense, tan head forms and clings to the glass with persistent lacing, revealing the beer's full body and conditioning. Minimal light penetrates the surface, typical of a well-crafted Imperial Stout aged in spirit barrels.

◌ Aroma

Dark chocolate and cocoa powder dominate the nose, layered with toasted malt and subtle oak char from twelve months in rye whiskey barrels. Mexican chillies introduce a gentle spice note that emerges on the second nosing, paired with faint smoke and a whiff of alcohol warmth underlying the blend.

◐ Taste

Bittersweet cacao and roasted malt form the core of the palate, with rye spice and a silky mouthfeel carrying the entry smoothly into the mid-palate. Mexican chillies build gradually, adding a gentle heat that sits comfortably alongside woody tannins from barrel aging. The 11.6% alcohol is well-integrated, contributing warmth rather than harshness.

◑ Finish

The chilli heat lingers gently on the finish, fading into a dry, slightly smoky aftertaste with lingering cocoa and oak notes. The length is substantial, leaving a warming, moderately bitter impression that invites reflection.