Old Wizard Fingers Old Wizard Fingers is a dark, contemplative lager brewed for long nights and slow conversations. Layers of toasted bread, caramelized malt, and gentle cocoa unfold with every sip, balanced by a smooth bitterness and a clean, warming finish. Rich without being heavy, bold without being brash — this is a beer that feels ancient, wise, and quietly powerful.
Base Grain: Weyermann Munich Type II (Dark), Weyermann Pilsner, Weyermann Caramunich Type II, Weyermann Melanoidin, Simpsons Chocolate Malt Hops: Warrior, Tettnanger
Aroma: Rich malt-forward aroma with dominant notes of toasted bread crust, dark bread, and melanoidin-driven malt depth. Subtle caramel and light cocoa present. Clean fermentation profile with no esters or diacetyl. Hop aroma absent. Appearance: Deep copper to dark brown with ruby highlights. Brilliant clarity. Dense, persistent off-white to light tan foam with excellent retention. Flavor: Intense malt richness up front featuring toasted Munich malt, dark bread, and light caramelized sugars. Mid-palate shows restrained chocolate and melanoidin character without roast harshness. Firm but smooth bitterness balances sweetness without dominating. Clean lager finish with lingering malt depth. Mouthfeel: Medium-full body with smooth, rounded texture. Moderate carbonation. No astringency or alcohol heat; warming but soft and elegant.