Very Big Moose
BrewDog in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland 🏴
Collab with: Fierce Beer CoStout - Imperial Special
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VERY BIG MOOSE
As Imperial Stouts go this is of Tzarist proportions. Rich, thick and ermine smooth. This collab winner is bottled decadence for the people. A mix of dark malts gives a well-rounded body that is decidedly chocolatey. With notes of vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa and chocolate on the nose. Sweet and chewy to taste with roasted malts, chocolate and vanilla.
VERY BIG MOOSE - Imperialism comes of age.
Not only did crew from BrewDog Aberdeen assist in the brewing of this beer for #Collabfest2017 - but it came out on top as the winner, beating 33 other beers for that top spot!
Together they brewed up a super-imperial version of Fierce Beer's session chocolate - Moose Mousse. They used the best Colombian Cacao and Madagascan Vanilla. It drinks really well at room temp, chilled, or with an ice cream float.
We brought this one back by popular demand for #PunkAGM2018!
As Imperial Stouts go this is of Tzarist proportions. Rich, thick and ermine smooth. This collab winner is bottled decadence for the people. A mix of dark malts gives a well-rounded body that is decidedly chocolatey. With notes of vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa and chocolate on the nose. Sweet and chewy to taste with roasted malts, chocolate and vanilla.
VERY BIG MOOSE - Imperialism comes of age.
Not only did crew from BrewDog Aberdeen assist in the brewing of this beer for #Collabfest2017 - but it came out on top as the winner, beating 33 other beers for that top spot!
Together they brewed up a super-imperial version of Fierce Beer's session chocolate - Moose Mousse. They used the best Colombian Cacao and Madagascan Vanilla. It drinks really well at room temp, chilled, or with an ice cream float.
We brought this one back by popular demand for #PunkAGM2018!
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7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Keg at BrewDoge Clerkenwell, 08/08/2025.
2025 version according to the UT menu.
Black topped with a tan cap.
Nose is dark malts, spice, hint of vanilla, roast, light booze.
Taste comprises chocolate, faint coffee, cinnamon, spice, vanilla.
Full bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close spiked with a balanced boost.
Tidy sipper.
2025 version according to the UT menu.
Black topped with a tan cap.
Nose is dark malts, spice, hint of vanilla, roast, light booze.
Taste comprises chocolate, faint coffee, cinnamon, spice, vanilla.
Full bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close spiked with a balanced boost.
Tidy sipper.
Tried
on 30 Aug 2025
at 15:52
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7
can at Fierce ..dark black ...thin tan lacing ...soft sweet cereal chocolate roast malts nose ...dark soft sweet chocolate dark chocolate ..loads of cereal
Tried
on 23 Jul 2025
at 16:14
8.4/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Backlog 31/12/2020, the last beer of the year 2020;
Best before 04/03/2019, Lot 1801528 EA, 330ml bottle
APPEARANCE: almost pitch black color with dark brown to mahogany hues on the sides of the glass; brownish, quickly dissipating head into a small ring of fairly big fluffy bubbles;
AROMA: as you expect from the style - fairly rich and complex aroma of toasted sugars, dark malts and adjuncts (cocoa nibs, vanilla, cinnamon, salt); bitter - sweet chocolate topped with cinnamon and hints of vanilla and even coconut in the background, moderate sweetness on the nose; notes of sweet bread, melting caramel, brown sugar, dried fruits like raisins and figs, forest berries; very soft vinous quality adds another layer of complexity along mild savory and mineral notes; no obvious sign of 12% abv on the nose.
TASTE: smooth and slightly creamy carbonation, medium full body pushing slightly to full body, moderate syrupy, oily and slick mouthfeel; sweet onset with layers of toasted sugars, dark caramel, brown sugar, hints of molasses, nice amount of cinnamon that doesn't overpower, notes of chocolate fudge, oxidized cocoa nibs, light and slightly restrained roasted bitterness of black & barley coffee, cocoa nibs, wood; notes of dried fruits - dates, raisins, a touch of red fruits - berries; vanilla did faded away - very subtle hints; very soft plum brandy like alcohol but otherwise perfectly hidden; a gentle umami presence, lingering soft roast bitterness with cocoa nibs in the aftertaste; no sign of oxidation or other flaws;
OVERALL: holding very good for the age, cocoa nibs and cinnamon stands out with loads of complex sweetness; lacks on vanilla and a bit on the mouthfeel but otherwise very harmonious and dangerously drinkable sipper
Best before 04/03/2019, Lot 1801528 EA, 330ml bottle
APPEARANCE: almost pitch black color with dark brown to mahogany hues on the sides of the glass; brownish, quickly dissipating head into a small ring of fairly big fluffy bubbles;
AROMA: as you expect from the style - fairly rich and complex aroma of toasted sugars, dark malts and adjuncts (cocoa nibs, vanilla, cinnamon, salt); bitter - sweet chocolate topped with cinnamon and hints of vanilla and even coconut in the background, moderate sweetness on the nose; notes of sweet bread, melting caramel, brown sugar, dried fruits like raisins and figs, forest berries; very soft vinous quality adds another layer of complexity along mild savory and mineral notes; no obvious sign of 12% abv on the nose.
TASTE: smooth and slightly creamy carbonation, medium full body pushing slightly to full body, moderate syrupy, oily and slick mouthfeel; sweet onset with layers of toasted sugars, dark caramel, brown sugar, hints of molasses, nice amount of cinnamon that doesn't overpower, notes of chocolate fudge, oxidized cocoa nibs, light and slightly restrained roasted bitterness of black & barley coffee, cocoa nibs, wood; notes of dried fruits - dates, raisins, a touch of red fruits - berries; vanilla did faded away - very subtle hints; very soft plum brandy like alcohol but otherwise perfectly hidden; a gentle umami presence, lingering soft roast bitterness with cocoa nibs in the aftertaste; no sign of oxidation or other flaws;
OVERALL: holding very good for the age, cocoa nibs and cinnamon stands out with loads of complex sweetness; lacks on vanilla and a bit on the mouthfeel but otherwise very harmonious and dangerously drinkable sipper
Tried
from Bottle
from
Za Popen't Pivoteka
on 06 Feb 2021
at 13:56
7.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
How: Bottle.
Where: Systembolaget.
Appearance: Black colour with a tan head.
Aroma: Chocolate, roasted malt, vanilla.
Body: Full body, low carbonation.
Flavour: Chocolate, roasted malt, vanilla, alcohol, chocolate.
Where: Systembolaget.
Appearance: Black colour with a tan head.
Aroma: Chocolate, roasted malt, vanilla.
Body: Full body, low carbonation.
Flavour: Chocolate, roasted malt, vanilla, alcohol, chocolate.
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Sep 2020
at 11:52
7/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 Apr 2020
at 21:14
7/10
Kan det bli for mye av det gode? Ja, kanskje. Nesten et overveldende skred av malt og krydderaktig rikdom og ikke minst en del alkoholpreg. Den er i hvert fall ikke noen puslete øl.
Tried
from Bottle
on 30 Aug 2019
at 22:56
8/10
B00M
Tried
from Bottle
on 16 Jun 2019
at 20:44
8/10
Ну такоэ
Tried
from Draft
on 03 Mar 2019
at 18:46
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Tried
on 06 Feb 2019
at 19:02
8/10
Chocolate, cinnamon, caramel, subtle nuts, light roast, dried fruit. Nicely balanced, smooth. 4.1
Tried
from Draft
at
BrewDog Brussels
on 29 Nov 2018
at 15:02