Xocoveza (2018)
(Batch of Xocoveza)
Stone Brewing in Escondido, California, United States 🇺🇸
Collab with: Cerveceria InsurgenteStout - Pastry / Flavoured - Imperial Winter Out of Production
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Score
6.84
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Imperial stout inspired by Mexican hot chocolate
Collaborators: Chris Banker, Winner, Stone Homebrew Competition / Iván Morales, Brewmaster, Cervecería Insurgente / Mitch Steele, Brewmaster, Stone Brewing Co.
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!
When we first brewed this beer in 2014, everyone on the brewing team was blown away by its multiple layers of flavor. The inspiration came from Mexican hot chocolate combined with coffee. We loved how wonderfully this beer showcases the spices, cocoa and subtle coffee roast flavors, so much that Stone is excited to bring it back as an annual special release.
Collaborators: Chris Banker, Winner, Stone Homebrew Competition / Iván Morales, Brewmaster, Cervecería Insurgente / Mitch Steele, Brewmaster, Stone Brewing Co.
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!
When we first brewed this beer in 2014, everyone on the brewing team was blown away by its multiple layers of flavor. The inspiration came from Mexican hot chocolate combined with coffee. We loved how wonderfully this beer showcases the spices, cocoa and subtle coffee roast flavors, so much that Stone is excited to bring it back as an annual special release.
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8/10
Sensory Session #20. BBF 20.11.19. Opaque, black color and a (darker) ran head. Same beer, different vintage. Dark coffee,dark chocolate, roasted malts. Nose starts with some metallic aroma and changed to spicy chili as it gets warmer. Taste is more bitte
Tried
from Can
on 25 Jun 2021
at 12:34
5/10
Light. And a bit thinner than I remember/expected. Maybe higher demand = lower quality. This hear is the first high production year? Malty coppery nose with hints of Mexican chocolate. Wonder if the charred is also ruined? Watery Mexican hot chocolate :(
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Jan 2019
at 15:42
8/10
Fall/winter pregaming. Cacao and cinnamon heavy this year. Loving the cans as well!
Tried
from Can
on 10 Oct 2018
at 21:28