8.3

Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Canned 8/25/2020, drunk 12/27/2024.
Beautiful pour. Large, tan head with pretty strong retention. Mostly clear, dark mahogany-auburn.
Rich hazelnut and dark chocolate, per the series. Fruit is tart, lightly seedy, lightly juicy, not overdone. But of fruity coffee on the end alongside light vanilla and hints of mild soy. Mellow, no alcohol noted. Very balanced as the other entries in the series were, with great aromatics.
A good bit drier than the other beers in the series. Seedy, bitter, yet juicy raspberry with bitter bakers chocolate and a full body. Light fudge, coffee, hazelnut and vague whiskey character on the finish.