Force Majeure

◎ Aussehen

Deep brown to near-black, with opaque density characteristic of the style. The head forms dense and persistent, with fine Schaumkleiden clinging to the glass walls. Carbonation appears moderate, supporting the weighty, viscous body.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced roasted grain and licorice, layered with vanilla and caramel from extended bourbon and rum barrel maturation. Oak presence is immediate and assertive, underlaid by subtle notes of dark stone fruit and cocoa nibs. Alcohol warmth is perceptible but well-integrated.

◐ Geschmack

The palate enters with rich roasted character and deep chocolate, followed by pronounced oak tannin from barrel aging. Mid-palate carries licorice, molasses, and warming alcohol at 11.2% ABV. Bitterness sits at 65 IBU, providing firm structure without harshness, balanced against the full-bodied, smooth malt base. Coffee and dark fruit emerge in the development, with residual sweetness supporting the complexity.

◑ Abgang

The finish extends long, with warming alcohol and lingering oak tannin receding gradually. A dry cocoa and licorice aftertaste persists, rounded by the bourbon and rum character.