What Our Panel Thought
"Aroma: “Christmas spices—nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon—up front. Then, dark fruit, hints of red wine. Faint roast with a noticeable dark malt tartness.”
Flavor: “Chocolate, figs, vanilla. Rich and complex dark malt character. Finish is fairly dry, allowing the vinous fruit and roast to linger nicely. Pretty acidic on the finish, though. The tartness brings out the fruit.”
Overall: “Dark red-wine character throughout. Dried cherries, chocolate, hints of vanilla. Not overly sweet. The bitterness comes primarily from the roast. Very distinctive and interesting.”"
What the Brewers Say
“Formally defined as the depths in water beyond which less than one percent of sunlight penetrates, Aphotic is a beer with a very dark side. Just one sip and you will understand the true depths of its darkness as the deep, luxurious layers of malt richness tantalize and tease your taste buds.”
