Impact
A stray in no-man’s land... approaches so many borders without crossing any of them; hangs around for about a NY minute; gets deported.
Appearance 2.6 / 5
| Color: | translucent sandy brown |
| Surface: | scuffed & nicked on the edges |
| Temper: | looks unfinished |
| Snap: | tight |
Aroma 7.3 / 10
1st blush elderberry/concord grape; aerates & settles into muted chocolate sugar
Mouthfeel 11.6 / 15
| Texture: | angular & squidgy |
| Melt: | enough tease to please; leaves thin waxy film |
Flavor 39.8 / 50
basic: high sugar tames the bean, creating pinpoint flashes of cooked fruit; short finish
Quality 15.9 / 20
Middling