Infernal Cauldron
Troon Brewing

Crowler canned on 3/6/2024; consumed on 3/1/2025

Pours a deep, clear mahogany sporting ruby accents and topped with a finger of sudsy, sickly-white foam; mediocre head retention leaves a fuzzy layer of cap, modest collar, and minimal-no lacing holding to the walls of the glass.

Aromas of clean, fruity esters underscore tinges of dark cocoa upfront as black bread firms and exotic woody spice accents silky vanilla tones across the bouquet.

Taste opens to dark cocoa and a mild subtext of fruit esters before steadily fading to a sweeter vanilla inflection met with palo santo spice accents.

Mouthfeel offers a medium body and modest carbonation, levying a soft silkiness into the mid-palate as gentle roast imparts a brief contrast to semi-creamy texturing on the back end.

An ambitious take on a classic style sees ample detailing verging toward cohesive as waves of earthy spice intermingle with steadily sweet tendencies; effectively unique.