Union Breakfast Stout

◎ Aussehen

Deep brown to nearly black in the glass, with a warm mahogany translucence when held to light. The unfiltered nature yields a subtle haze from suspension. A dense, tan head builds readily and clings to the glass with visible lacing as the beer recedes.

◌ Aroma

Coffee dominates the nose with roasted intensity—espresso-like and slightly earthy. Beneath lies a soft maltiness with hints of chocolate and caramel from the Special W and Carabelge. A whisper of dark fruit rounds out the bouquet, while hop aromatics remain restrained and subtle.

◐ Geschmack

The palate opens with pronounced coffee notes that persist through the mid-palate alongside a creamy, oat-derived smoothness. Roasted malt provides structure and gentle sweetness without cloying. Bitterness from Herkules arrives measured at 20 IBU, neither aggressive nor absent, while dark chocolate and fruit notes weave through the finish.

◑ Abgang

The finish tapers gradually, with coffee and roast lingering on the tongue. A dry, slight woody quality emerges as the aftertaste settles, leaving the mouth clean without harshness.