Living Waters Brewing Company Euphrates

“Dark chocolate, vanilla, caramel, coffee, oak, a healthy booze note, and an odd hint of Twizzlers in the nose. Roasted coffee and alcoholic heat create a bold initial sip. A bittersweetness fades into a lightly sweet but roasty, oaky finish.”

“Aromatics come across fudgy and decadent, complemented by hints of vanilla, coconut, and boozy heat. The sip is just as rich with a syrupy and thick chocolate character that is complemented by a coconut and vanilla note and a hint of coffee-like bitterness. Over-the-top decadent, chewy, and luscious without being completely cloying. The adjuncts add layers that you want to sit and dissect in front of a fireplace. The heat is slow to arrive but emerges in the finish, providing a pleasant spicy counterpoint to all the rich sweetness.”

Chocolate, roasted malt, dark fig, cherry, light vanilla, coconut, and hints of caramel and hot cocoa in the aroma along with a distinct boozy note give the perception of some heft to follow. The aroma doesn’t lie as the alcoholic heat hits quickly and lingers long. Within that boozy warmth is a focus on the breadth and depth of all things chocolate as well as some oak-derived leather and vanilla. A deep warming character starts on the lips and reaches into the soul (or stomach, we are not theologians or doctors). The chocolate notes are pleasant, but the boozy heat detracts some from their decadence. Mouthfeel is a bit on the thin side, given the current trend of thick, luscious examples in this style, which may further accentuate the perception of alcoholic heat.