Score: 100/100 – World-Class
Appearance 6/6
The beer pours a clear black with tall, dense, creamy, brown head. Great foam retention. Gorgeous appearance.
Aroma 24/24
Strong intensity with great balance. The aroma is complex as it is enticing.
Dark malts, coffee, and barrel take center stage. Significant oxidation brings it all together. Some esters and alcohol add layers with a complementary, low hop character. No apparent off-notes. World-class.
Flavour 40/40
Strong intensity with bitter-ish balance and very assertive perceived bitterness.
Big dark malts and coffee pair superbly with the bourbon character. Truly a marriage of malt, special ingredients, barrel, and oxidation. World-class.
Mouthfeel 10/10
Medium-full body with low carbonation. The mouthfeel is heavy and quite viscous yet smooth with restrained alcohol warming and a sweet finish. A trace of astringency with no actual harshness on the palate. Heavy impact.
Overall 20/20
Péché Mortel Bourbon 2022 is an amazing beer. It’s brimming with character, complexity, and charm. The age shows more compared to the 2023 version but it adds a delightful dimension to the beer. This is a must-try, bucket list kind of brew.
Beerfection | Craft Beer Reviews | Montreal, Canada 