88
Overall
Aroma
10
Flavor
19
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
Helper, UT
What Our Editors Thought
“Spice-forward aroma gives way to white pepper snapping into focus immediately. Rye and warm alcohol notes lend to the overall depth, carrying espresso, char, and a long, lingering close.”
What Our Panel Thought
“Vanilla, chocolate, coffee, and coconut in the aroma. An assertive hop bitterness in the flavor helps offset the dark molasses sweetness. Lighter in body than the aroma lets on. Overall, an appealing balance between sweetness and alcohol, while the bitterness adds a needed grounding.”
What the Brewers Say
“Notes of oak, vanilla, leather, candied nuts, cured tobacco.”
Review printed in: From Grain to Class (Spring 2026)
View IssueDate Reviewed: December 9, 2025