High West-ified Imperial Coffee Stout

◎ Aussehen

Deep black to opaque brown, with virtually no light transmission. A dense, persistent tan head forms and clings to the glass walls with strong adhesion. Carbonation is restrained, appropriate to the style's weight and age in wood.

◌ Aroma

Roasted coffee dominates the nose, backed by dark chocolate and toasted grain. Underneath lies a warming alcohol note and subtle oak spice from the rye and bourbon barrel aging. The overall profile is rich and malty without sharp edges.

◐ Geschmack

Coffee and roasted malts lead the palate, with a full, enveloping body that coats the mouth. Bourbon and rye oak emerge mid-palate with vanilla and subtle spice notes. Bitterness registers at moderate levels (65 IBU), balanced by malt sweetness and warming alcohol at 12.2 %.

◑ Abgang

The finish is long and warming, with roasted grain and oak lingering on the palate. Alcohol heat builds gently in the throat without harshness, leaving behind a dry, woody aftertaste.