Storm King

◎ Aussehen

Storm King presents a deep, opaque black body with rust-brown highlights at the rim when held to light. The thick tan head builds quickly and clings persistently to the glass walls in tight adhesion. Carbonation is restrained, allowing the dense foam structure to dominate the visual profile.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive espresso and roasted grain, supported by dark chocolate undertones and hints of cocoa nibs. Herbal and pine-forward hop notes emerge from Centennial, Cascade and Chinook, adding citrus and resinous depth without masking the malt foundation. A subtle alcohol warmth threads through without harshness.

◐ Geschmack

The palate enters full and structured, with bitter hop presence—80 IBU—meeting chocolate-forward malt character immediately. Mid-palate develops layered coffee and cocoa complexity alongside a drying, resinous bitterness from noble hop resins. The 9.1% alcohol sits integrated, lending body and warmth rather than hot edge.

◑ Abgang

The finish is extended and assertively bitter, with hop character lingering as pine and herbal notes fade into roasted grain residue. Warmth from alcohol persists without burning, leaving a dry, satisfying aftertaste.