Sauce Brewing Co - Stoutmas - Mocha Imperial Stout - Beer Review

Review Date: 25/12/2021
Brewery Name: Sauce Brewing Co (Marrickville, NSW, Australia)
Beer Name: Stoutmas - Mocha Imperial Stout

Beer number 25 of our Beer Cartel Advent Calendar for 2021

Check out our full run down and review of the 2021 Beer Cartel Christmas Beer Advent Calendar

"Here it is the final day of your Beer Advent Calendar!
From us to you, a huge thanks for taking part in our Beer Advent Calendar. We hope you've enjoyed the beers as much as we've loved curating them. The pictures on social media everyone has shared over the countdown have been nothing short of superb.
Having enjoyed the beers alongside you all, we hope you found a whole lot of special within the selection - from Mountain Culture's Wet Bandits Oat Cream IPA on day one through to this special Imperial Stout it's been a wild ride and we have absolutely loved sharing it with you."

Sauce Brewing Co - Stoutmas - Mocha Imperial Stout

General

Alcohol By Volume (ABV): 9% (Very High)



Label/Design: 8/10

Serving Style: Can

Region of Origin: Pacific (Australia, New Zealand)

Style Family: Stout

Malts/Adjuncts: Unknown

Hops: Unknown

IBU's: Unknown

Sauce Brewing Co - Stoutmas Mocha Imperial Stout Can Notes

Appearance

Colour: Black

Clarity

Brilliant

Clear

Slight Haze

Hazy

Collar of Foam & Head Retention

None

Poor (Up to 15 secs)

Moderate (15 - 60 secs)

Good (more than 60 secs)

Foam Texture

N/A

Thin

Fluffy

Mousse-Like

Carbonation (Visible)

None

Slow

Medium

Fast-Rising Bubbles

Alcohol Aroma

Not Detectable

Mild

Noticeable

Strong

Harsh

Aroma & Flavour

Esters Aroma: None
Phenols: None

Alcohol Taste:

Not Detectable

Mild

Noticeable

Strong

Harsh

Hop Pungency:

Mild

Moderate

Strong

Extreme

Hop Bitterness:

Restrained

Moderate

Aggressive

Harsh

Malt Sweetness:

Low

Medium

High

Cloying (Excessive)

Astringency: 

Low

Medium

High

Palate/Mouthfeel: 

Light Bodied (Thin/Watery)

Medium Bodied (Light + Full)

Full Bodied (Round, Rich & Creamy)

Palate Carbonation: 

Low

Medium

High

Length/Finish:

Short (Up to 15 seconds)

Medium (15 to 60 seconds)

Long (More than 60 seconds)

Oxidative/Aged Qualities: None

Sauce Brewing Co - Stoutmas - Mocha Imperial Stout in the Craftd Alpha glass

Overall

Drinkability: 8/10

Overall Impression: 8/10

Notes

Full on. That's the best way to describe this beer. The espresso flavour is completely prominent, and blends well with the dark malts that were used. There's a nice chocolate undertone too, which rounds out nicely on the palate. Hop flavours are very subdued, as you'd expect. This beer is not about hops. Mouthfeel is thick, almost chewy which is perfect for this rich style of beer. Something very different and very special for Christmas Day indeed, and a great way to finish off the 2021 Beer Cartel advent calendar.