Mean Riff
Mad Scientist in Budapest, Capital City of Budapest, Hungary 🇭🇺
Stout - Pastry / Flavoured - Imperial Special|
Score
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Hungarian Cake Inspired Imperial Stout with Walnuts, Cacao Nibs and Vanilla
After NASTY RIFF Mexicake Inspired Imperial Stout we're proud to present you MEAN RIFF Hungarian Walnut Cake Infused Imperial Stout
Big sounds, weird guitars, big flavours, no artificial add-ons, just the precious ingredients our grandmothers use for our favorite cakes
After NASTY RIFF Mexicake Inspired Imperial Stout we're proud to present you MEAN RIFF Hungarian Walnut Cake Infused Imperial Stout
Big sounds, weird guitars, big flavours, no artificial add-ons, just the precious ingredients our grandmothers use for our favorite cakes
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8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
15th October 2025
Can. Very expensive can from the Nitrox pub in old Kotor. 10.6% version. Pours an oily looking opaque dark brown, a tiny brown head does not last. Smooth and slightly viscous palate, reasonable fine carbonation. Tangy dark malts, good dark chocolate and a little dark chocolate cream. Dunno about Tokaij barrel, I would have guessed Madeira and Tawny Port barrel. Rich ripe fruits either way, a savoury wood aspect underneath. Okay, back end shows some of that Tokaij marmalade and floral orange intensity. Walnuts? Yeah maybe a side flavour if you are looking for it. Vanilla and cocoa supremely well integrated. Another rich complex and tasty affair from the mad Hungarians.
Can. Very expensive can from the Nitrox pub in old Kotor. 10.6% version. Pours an oily looking opaque dark brown, a tiny brown head does not last. Smooth and slightly viscous palate, reasonable fine carbonation. Tangy dark malts, good dark chocolate and a little dark chocolate cream. Dunno about Tokaij barrel, I would have guessed Madeira and Tawny Port barrel. Rich ripe fruits either way, a savoury wood aspect underneath. Okay, back end shows some of that Tokaij marmalade and floral orange intensity. Walnuts? Yeah maybe a side flavour if you are looking for it. Vanilla and cocoa supremely well integrated. Another rich complex and tasty affair from the mad Hungarians.
Tried
from Can
on 15 Oct 2025
at 15:57
7/10
Magus, mõru, pähkline, alks, vanilje. Ok.
Tried
from Can
on 29 Jun 2025
at 01:13
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Canned 330ml. -at Goblet Zagreb. Pitch black coloured, small brown head that went away fast, roast and alcohol in the nose. Roasted malt, dark chocolate, light walnut, moderate alcohol and some caramel. Dry warming finish. Rough but tasty.
Tried
from Can
from
Goblet Beer Store ZG (Stupnička)
on 17 Feb 2025
at 21:26
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Can @ Aftăr Stube, Brasov. No head. Color is black. Aroma and taste are rich roast malt, chocolate, maple, coffee and has a nice long smooth and oily finish.
Tried
from Can
on 16 Oct 2024
at 18:47
8.6/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 8.5
0.33l can. Jet black body with a brown head. Aroma and taste of coffee, chocolate, vanilla, cream, caramel, nutmeg and walnut. It even shows notes of chillies. Quite sweet dessert beer that has a nice complexity to it. Good one.
Tried
from Can
on 06 Oct 2024
at 16:56
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Can from Erlings Flaskebutik. Black with a small brown head. Aroma is sweet, roasted malt, coffee, walnut and light vanilla. Flavor is very sweet. Pretty boozy.
Tried
from Can
on 04 Jul 2024
at 20:18
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Can from Erlings Flaskebutik. Black with a small brown head. Aroma is sweet, roasted malt, coffee and light vanilla. Flavor is very sweet. Sweet finish with lots of alcohol. Oily and soft. A bit boozy. 040724
Tried
from Can
on 04 Jul 2024
at 18:45
9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 10
Overall 9
0.33L can - thanks to Kapusil; deep dark brown colour, minimal brown lacing; aroma of dark chocolate, vanilla, coffee, walnut (cake) and some dried sour cherry, as well as dark berries notes; taste has the same notes as can be felt in the aroma with syrupy-caramel sweetness, dairy cream and some salty notes, as well as spicy-chilli like aftertaste; amazing imperial stout
Tried
from Can
on 14 Apr 2024
at 20:36
7/10
Tried
on 14 Oct 2023
at 18:01