Tiny

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown with an opaque body and minimal light transmission. A dense, tan head forms on the pour and maintains moderate retention, with persistent Schaumkleiden clinging to the glass walls. Carbonation is restrained, appropriate to the style's weight and alcohol presence.

◌ Aroma

Roasted malt and cocoa dominate immediately, underscored by dark chocolate and subtle charred grain notes. Abbey yeast character emerges as a spicy, peppery warmth, with dried fruit—prune and raisin—becoming more apparent as the beer warms. Coffee and slight licorice undertones round out the bouquet without harshness.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with rich chocolate and roasted grain, carrying moderate bitterness (36 IBU) that enhances rather than overwhelms. Mid-palate reveals dried dark fruit and a subtle yeasty complexity, with the 11.8% ABV warming the mouth without aggressive heat or solvent notes. Remarkably smooth for an imperial stout, the finish remains clean and integrated.

◑ Finish

Long, warming finish with lingering cocoa and roasted grain, followed by a gentle drying from the moderate hop bitterness. The alcohol presence adds a soft heat that recedes gradually, leaving chocolate and subtle coffee notes on the palate.