89
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
17
Mouthfeel
5
Appearance
3
Grand Rapids, Michigan
What Our Editors Thought
Smell the sweetness—the lactose-coffee-vanilla blend is pervasive, grounded by nutty, earthy cocoa-powder. The sip pushes that cocoa with a bitter-coffee touch, softened by vanilla. Not too sweet—a feat of balance for a beer that convinces you it's going only in one direction.
What Our Panel Thought
Cocoa-marshmallow wafts demand a blood sugar check—sweet coffee, vanilla, pie crust, Nestle Quik. In the flavor, cocoa-vanilla up front. Unsweetened baker's chocolate stands firm; flickers of cotton candy. Coffee drifts in and out. Crème brûlée latte.
What the Brewers Say
Imperial golden ale with coffee, cocoa nibs, vanilla, and milk sugar.
Review printed in: Brewing Craft Classics (Feb-Mar 2021)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: December 8, 2020