Blackout

◎ Aussehen

Pours pitch black with minimal light transmission, presenting the opaque density characteristic of the imperial stout style. A thin tan head forms at the pour and settles quickly, leaving sparse lacing on the glass wall. Carbonation appears moderate, appropriate for the beer's weight and roasted grain structure.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with dark chocolate and espresso coffee, grounded by roasted barley and a secondary note of dark stone fruit. Burnt sugar emerges in the mid-range, adding caramel-like sweetness beneath the roast. Earthy hop notes punctuate the aroma without overwhelming the malt-forward profile.

◐ Geschmack

Entry is full-bodied and warming, with dark chocolate and roasted grain tones establishing the palate immediately. Mid-palate develops burnt sugar complexity and a subtle dark fruit character, while a firm, roasty bitterness from Simcoe, Nugget and Apollo hops builds steadily. The finish is dry and assertive, with lingering roast and hop bitterness.

◑ Abgang

A dry, extended finish driven by roasted malt tannins and herbal hop bitterness. The aftertaste persists with coffee and char notes, leaving the palate clean yet warm.