Weldwerks Brewing Coffee Maple Achromatic

“Assertive roasted coffee front and center in the aroma and flavor. Smells like fresh-ground coffee. Tastes like a just-brewed cup, with balancing bitterness and a smooth delivery of chocolate.”

__Aroma:__ “A nice medium roast on the nose, with secondary notes of bitter and semisweet chocolate. There’s a fair amount of caramel and dark toffee on the nose that pairs nicely with the roast, but the earthy aroma at the back really dominates. Initially, it almost comes across as a chocolate latte.” __Flavor:__ “Bitter chocolate covers the mouth with some extreme roast character, which gives it a slight wood and tobacco presence. The roast really dominates with a chewy flavor, as if biting into an espresso bean−laced dark chocolate bar. The mouthfeel is fantastic, and coats the cheeks. Finishes with hoppy bitterness, cigar, and tobacco notes.” __Overall:__ “A very good beer. The chocolaty sweetness comes through on the nose and holds on just long enough to balance the roast and cigar notes.”

**Aroma:** “Moderate fruitiness with strong apricot and light tartness on the nose. Some nice sweetness, but more fruitiness than sweetness. The lactic sits in the back to add complexity.” **Flavor:** “Moderately sour up front with apple, pear, and apricot flavors to add a touch of sweetness. Pronounced tartness that outpaces the subtle flavor of the apricot. Not as balanced as it could be, yet the apricot is still plenty evident. The high carbonation makes it light on the tongue and refreshing.” **Overall:** “A lot of fruity flavor packed into a light body and high carbonation. Quite a bit of apricot, pear, and light tart lemon. Very fruit-forward with a light salt and sourness to back it up. Apricot is such a delicate flavor to bring out, and although it is there in this beer, it tends to be overwhelmed by the tartness. Finishes light and makes you want another pint.”