Cuvée Alex Le Rouge

◎ Aussehen

Deep ebony black with virtually no light transmission, characteristic of the style. A dense, café-au-lait foam rises from the pour and settles into a persistent collar that clings to the glass walls. The body is opaque and substantial, with minimal carbonation evident.

◌ Aroma

Roasted grain and dark malt form the foundation, complemented by pronounced vanilla and licorice notes that suggest bourbon barrel influence. Beneath these sits coffee and cocoa, with subtle spice—Sarawak pepper—threading through, alongside faint dry-hop resinousness that adds complexity without dominating.

◐ Geschmack

The palate enters full and creamy, with roasted and coffee flavors immediately apparent. Mid-palate reveals layered sweetness balanced by a gentle tartness that prevents cloying; vanilla and spice develop gradually. The 10.3% alcohol is well-integrated, providing warmth without harshness, while a sustained bitterness (65 IBU) emerges in the latter half of the palate.

◑ Abgang

The aftertaste lingers with a subtle, refined bitterness and lingering roast character. Drying notes of dark chocolate and espresso persist for several minutes without becoming astringent.