Brewer's Notes: This is a beloved stout. When first introduced as a limited special collaboration release with San Diego homebrewer Chris Banker (after his recipe won our annual homebrew competition) and Cerveceria Insurgente, it was an instant hit and fans began clamoring for its return. Seeing as how its amazing flavor profile is evocative of Mexican hot chocolate, featuring coffee, pasilla peppers, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and a generous amount of chocolate, we concluded it was the perfect stout to re-release in celebration of the Holidays and the entire winter season. This is now a highly anticipated yearly tradition that we are pleased to present from us to you, and makes a perfect wintry gift from you to your friends, loved ones, or simply to yourself. Cheers!22 Nov. 2020
I enjoyed a 10-oz. glass at Stone's tasting room after a bike ride. I sat outside and drank the beer with some Ronnie's barbecue. What a nice way to end a ride.
The brewer's notes are accurate. The beer is not heavy or think. nothing like motor oil like some big stouts. It is black. It combines many flavors but none overpower or are BIG. I get hints of coffee, chocolate, peppers, vanilla, and cinnamon. 8.1% abv is totally hidden. I would liken it to a toned down and subtle version of Gingerbread Stout. I like it a lot. It combines flavor and complexity with lightness not found in many stouts. I want to make a six-pack or two a holiday tradition.
Rating = 6 glasses.
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