Black Ball Metric Stout

◎ Aussehen

Pitch black in the glass with minimal light transmission, characteristic of a high-gravity stout built on dark roasted malts. The head is distinctly coffee-coloured, offering moderate retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. Carbonation is restrained, befitting the spirit-aged character and full body.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with dark chocolate and black cherry, layered beneath a creamy Irish cream sweetness that speaks to both the barrel age and wheat in the mash. Roasted grain and char notes provide depth, while the five years in whiskey casks impart a subtle oak and vanilla undertone that frames the fruit without overwhelming it.

◐ Geschmack

Entry is full-bodied and sweetly malty, with chocolate and caramel notes dominating the initial palate. Mid-palate heat from the whiskey barrel presence builds gradually, opening up to creamy vanilla, dark cherry and blackcurrant fruit character. The finish introduces spice and a measured char bitterness that balances the residual sweetness without stripping the mouth.

◑ Abgang

The aftertaste is warming and lingering, with spice and char bitterness persisting alongside fading cherry and vanilla notes. The 11.4% ABV declares itself cleanly without harshness, leaving the palate dry but not astringent.