Dorcha

◎ Aussehen

Deep garnet-brown to black in the glass, presenting the opaque density characteristic of the Baltic Porter style. The head is modest but persistent, leaving fine lacing along the sides of the glass. Carbonation appears moderate, appropriate to the full body and lager profile.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with cocoa and roasted coffee notes, grounded by the earthy sweetness of German and English malts. The double mash builds a soft, malty foundation with subtle spice undertones from the rye component. Willamette hops contribute a restrained herbal presence, allowing the malt and cocoa to dominate.

◐ Geschmack

The palate enters full and enveloping, with chocolate and coffee leading the mid-palate complexity. Rye malt introduces pleasant peppery and grain spice notes that add texture without harshness. Bitterness is balanced at 30 IBU, remaining in the background and allowing the cocoa and malt sweetness to shape the overall impression through to the finish.

◑ Abgang

The finish is clean and lingering, with roasted malt and cocoa notes persisting on the palate. The warming alcohol at 10.5% ABV presents itself gently, without harshness.