Slaughter Hill

◎ Appearance

Pours jet black with a deep ruby glow at the edges when held to light, revealing the beer's full-bodied character. A dense, dark tan head forms and maintains good retention, with fine lacing clinging to the glass. The body appears full and opaque, with tight carbonation creating a composed, lasting foam.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with roasted coffee and toasted caramel, followed by dark chocolate and rich malt sweetness with a clean roast character. Beneath the dark foundation, citrus zest and tropical fruit emerge from the Strata, Luminosa and El Dorado hops, adding brightness and resinous pine notes that prevent the aroma from becoming overly heavy.

◐ Taste

The palate enters with roasted malt and caramel sweetness, then transitions into a complex interplay of dark chocolate and the citrus-forward hop character. Resinous pine and tropical notes cut cleanly through the dark base, creating tension between sweetness and hop-driven bitterness. The 45 IBU provides structure without overwhelming, allowing both malt depth and hop definition to coexist.

◑ Finish

The finish lingers with a clean, resinous bitterness that fades slowly across the palate, leaving residual dark chocolate and malt sweetness in its wake. A dry, slightly astringent close reinforces the hop character and roasted grain foundation.