Quiet roast and earthy hop scents tangle in the air while this beer’s fluffy off-white head pops in the glass. Dark chocolate takes the lead and rushes down the tongue with threads of coffee and cream. Rustic, earthy hops punctuate the malt base while bitterness quickly builds in the back; a crisp swallow signals the beer’s lasting dry finish. Black Hops covers the tongue with a solid malt foundation, but could benefit from a heftier hop presence.
