Tohubohu

Private Press Brewing in Santa Cruz, California, United States 🇺🇸

Belgian Style - Quadrupel / Dark Strong Regular

Score

7.54

ABV: 15.4%

IBU: -

Ticks: 7

Tohubohu is a new exploration into the interply between Belgian-style quadruple and imperial stout. This blend showcases a equal percentage of both stout and quadruple. The signature fruity spice of the quad and the rich chocolate caramel character of the stout both shine in Tohubohu. The addition of Ugandan cacao nibs sourced from the Semuliki forest via White Label Chocolate, brings the two styles together, excentuating the chocolate and red berry notes.

15.4%abv, 2.2 Vol Co2, bottled 07/2024
336, Moulin, Willett Family Reserve/14mo
337, Moulin, Wild Turkey Rye/14mo
376, Hubbard, Kentucky Owl/15mo (17)
395, Carter, Virgin oak barrel, 8 mo (17)

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6.5

omhper (44378) reviewed Tohubohu from Private Press Brewing 8 months ago

Appearance - 5 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Sample, thanks fonefan! Viscous black, no head. Aroma of home made chocolate sauce and bourbon. Sweet with fierce alcohol and full body, mildly viscous mouthfeel. Completely dominated by chocolate and bourbon. No trace of Belgo yeast. Warming finish. Pastry stout, but with some level of elegance.

Tried on 31 Mar 2025 at 19:45

8.3

oh6gdx (50921) reviewed Tohubohu from Private Press Brewing 9 months ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

thanks fonefan! Pitch black colour, small beigeish brown head. Aroma is liquorice, toffee, some mild dried fruits, alcohol and a bit wooden tones. Flavour is toffee, some dried fruits and caramel and some alcohol tones. Plummy tones too. Pleasant, though quite strong. Alcohol burns on the gum.

Tried from Bottle on 12 Feb 2025 at 19:13

8.6

fonefan (84235) reviewed Tohubohu from Private Press Brewing 10 months ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 9

Bottle 500ml. @ home - fonefan & Brugmansia House. 🏡🇩🇰 ❄☃️ 💻👀 [ As Private Press Tohubohu ]. ABV: 15.4%. [20250111]. 8/4/9/5/18. ✅

Tried from Bottle on 11 Jan 2025 at 19:56

8.5

Brugmansia (22479) ticked Tohubohu from Private Press Brewing 10 months ago

Tried on 11 Jan 2025 at 19:52

gave a cheers!

7.8

AndySnow (19292) reviewed Tohubohu from Private Press Brewing 1 year ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

How: Draught.
Where: Man in the Moon, Stockholm.
Appearance: Black colour with a small tan head.
Aroma: Roasted malt, chocolate, fruit, yeast, bourbon, vanilla, some spices.
Body: Full body, low carbonation.
Flavour: Roasted malt, chocolate, fruit, yeast, bourbon, vanilla, some spices.

Tried from Draft on 29 Nov 2024 at 10:21

gave a cheers!

Gyllenbock (17521) reviewed Tohubohu from Private Press Brewing 1 year ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

On tap at Man in the Moon. Dark brown with a small head. Sweetish with chocolate, bourbon, dried fruit. Warning notes in the finish. A nice one.

Tried from Draft on 24 Nov 2024 at 14:32

7.6

Bytemesis (16171) reviewed Tohubohu from Private Press Brewing 1 year ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle. Shared with Andrew. Pours inky black, minimal head or lacing. Aroma is strong, molasses, hints of anise, dates, vanilla, cocoa, bourbon, tobacco. Flavor is medium sweet, light plus bitter. Full body. Too much anise for me, but still good of course.

Tried from Bottle on 27 Sep 2024 at 16:33