Chili Pumpkin
by Escazú
Impact
A stress-buster: for those deep ruminations while, like a dog with a bone, worrying a subject to its concealed, emotional marrow. This offers up quiet crescendos at the core of triumphal joy.
Appearance 4.1 / 5
| Color: | blushing brown |
| Surface: | Escazú’s cleanest airside yet; bottom studded by pumpkin seeds |
| Temper: | low lumens |
| Snap: | paper-like crinkle |
Aroma 8.4 / 10
solid vanilla-chocolate headnote favored by warm stewed tomatoes & toasted nuts -> supple leather ties it all together
Mouthfeel 12.7 / 15
| Texture: | melee: nut crunch, powder burns, butter skid marks |
| Melt: | equally chaotic; ends in gel |
Flavor 44.8 / 50
chocolate smack -> double-dark black (vanilla in molasses) -> mission fig -> squash -> fruits up some pitomba -> heated over mild chili embers, pings out apricots & cranberries -> cocona-tomato sauce -> pepita -> warm pumpkin tapenade
Quality 17.2 / 20
Many dismiss guajillos because of their mild, approachable heat (usually sub-5Gs on the Scoville Index). That means non-interference without altogether eliminating fieriness (though some cancelling effect occurs) as this bar hugs to snug-affection.
Very much a low ‘n slow rider (little in the way of spikes, peaks & dips to the contour), a light rumbling at the core reactor, yet ultimately serene, soothed on by pumpkin seeds expressing their oils which contribute to both Flavor & feel.
A well-configured blend & mix-ins that align nicely & rather precisely.
ING: cocoa mass, sugar, cacáo butter, vanilla, roasted pumpkins seeds, guajillo
Reviewed Autumn 2009
Very much a low ‘n slow rider (little in the way of spikes, peaks & dips to the contour), a light rumbling at the core reactor, yet ultimately serene, soothed on by pumpkin seeds expressing their oils which contribute to both Flavor & feel.
A well-configured blend & mix-ins that align nicely & rather precisely.
ING: cocoa mass, sugar, cacáo butter, vanilla, roasted pumpkins seeds, guajillo
Reviewed Autumn 2009