Maui B’ak’tun

From Maui Brewing Co. – Sure.. the scientists have published essays, the philosophers poems, the naysayers flyers.. but here at the center of the Maui Brewing micro-verse, we are publishing the ultimate in doomsday aloha – this year’s last canned seasonal, Aloha B’ak’tun! The word aloha conveys both greeting and goodbye in the Hawaiian language and B’ak’tun refers to the 3000+year cycle of the Mayan Calendar which is ending. This apocalyptic Belgian-style stout is brewed with Hawaiian chocolate, locally-grown chipotle chilies and cinnamon spice.

Maui Brewing Co. – Maui B’ak’tun – 12 oz. can poured into a goblet. 7% abv.

Appearance:  pours dark brown with a tan ring around the edges.

Aroma:  Strong roast, dark chocolate. A little fresh wood and herbal hops.

Taste:  Dark roast, black coffee mild herbal hops. Slight tartness in the finish.

Mouthfeel:  Full bodied ,lively carbonation.

Overall: I am sad I didn’t pick up any of the chocolate, chilies and spices. For me, the roasted dark malt conquered my palate.  I’m guessing they were subtle when fresh, and I didn’t crack this baby until March.