Octavo Arte Dead Santa 2019

Name: Octavo Arte Dead Santa 2019
Brand: Beer
SKU: 5db009cc1603dad8098b4a7b
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4 (43 reviews)

Imperial Stout 7 º 28 IBU

Octavo Arte

This Imperial Stout offers a decadent sensory experience shaped by a complex grist of five malts and flaked oats. The 2019 vintage presents a matured, harmonious profile where the initial intensity of roast has softened into nuanced layers of bittersweet dark chocolate, espresso, and black licorice. The addition of oats imparts a luxurious, velvety texture that carries the dark fruit esters—reminiscent of dried figs and plums—across the palate. Designed for slow contemplation, the beer balances its roasted grain bitterness with a smooth malt sweetness, concluding with a gentle, lingering warmth and a creamy, substantial finish.

Appearance. Jet black and opaque (40 SRM). Pours with a thick, deep tan head with moderate retention that leaves fine lacing on the glass.

Aroma. Moderate to high intensity featuring a rich blend of coffee, cocoa, and lightly charred grain. Subtle secondary notes of dark fruit, specifically raisins and prunes, mingle with a faint earthy hop character and a clean, integrated alcohol presence.

Taste. Initial impressions of bittersweet chocolate and roasted coffee beans. The mid-palate reveals complex malt depths of toast and caramel, supported by moderate hop bitterness. Esters of dark plum and fig emerge toward the finish, which is long and smooth with a balanced interplay of roasted grain and residual sweetness.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and chewy with a luscious, velvety texture provided by the oats. Low to moderate carbonation and a gentle, smooth alcohol warmth that avoids any harshness.

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