The Three Magi journeyed far, following the star of Bethlehem to pay homage to their new messiah. They came bearing kingly gifts. Balthazar travelled east from distant Macedonia bringing forth Myrrh, a gift of incense to signify the child’s humanity.

Balthazar is a rich and decadent Chocolate Rum Ball Imperial Stout. A complex base of 7 different grains was enhanced by lashings of molasses and boiled for 4 hours to create a viscous and unctuous body. Generous doses of Dark Rum, Cocoa, and Vanilla were added along with subtle measures of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger and Cloves to emulate a spiced rum chocolate truffle.