Cerebral Peace Be the Journey

**Aroma:** “Dark chocolate nibs, moderate vanilla, light oak earthiness, umami, and caramel, touch of coconut. Medium alcohol.” **Flavor:** “Rich chocolate-syrup flavors up front, perfect for ice cream. Sweet caramel and a touch of vanilla and coconut with coffee notes going into the aftertaste. Medium alcohol on the back end (but not harsh) mixed with a slight burntness. Touch of umami. Cherry esters are rich and sweet. Some tartness gives the finish a little tang. Barrel notes are subtle—vanilla, and slight tannin on the finish helps to dry it out.” **Overall:** “Big dark chocolate–dominated imperial stout. Touch of ethanol warming, a touch of umami, and a light pleasant anise/licorice thing that all flow together nicely. The alcohol level is quite balanced with the high chocolate and caramel notes. If not careful, I could consume a lot of this.”

Aroma: “Big roasted malt and lots of vanilla oaky barrel goodness. Very dark roast character but not harsh or inky. Very boozy as well.” Flavor: “Massive rich, sweet stout—caramel, chocolate, with lingering sweetness. Strong boozy barrel qualities pair well with the base beer, though the finish still comes across bordering on cloying.” Overall: “Just a very big intense dark roasty, barrel-aged stout. A beer built for sharing for sure. Every sip just smacks you in the face with intensity.”

**Aroma:** “Fresh-baked coconut macarons, toasted coconut, vanilla, and light alcohol lend a liqueur aroma. Coconut butter aroma reminds me of the beach. All kinds of coconut nuances and coffee dominate. It’s an interesting combination, but the coffee might be a little too bright.” **Flavor:** “The base beer has some nice roast and chocolate, which carries the toasted coconut and coffee. There’s some nice dark chocolate, giving it a Mounds bar flavor. Strong roasted barley, with some nice fruity esters. A bit of roasty bitterness on the finish that helps balance out the sweetness, and it has a nice creamy feel without being overly sweet.” **Overall:** “This beer is targeted to the coconut lover. Love the dark chocolate and coconut, but the roast on the coffee feels a bit out of balance. It’s a great idea, but a little tweaking might improve it.”