Mexican Cake - Tequila Barrel-Aged
Westbrook Brewing Co.

Mexican Cake - Tequila Barrel-AgedMexican Cake - Tequila Barrel-Aged
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From:
Westbrook Brewing Co.
 
South Carolina, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
10.5%
Score:
97
Avg:
4.4 | pDev: 9.55%
Reviews:
32
Ratings:
302
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 26, 2022
Added:
Sep 18, 2014
Wants:
  166
Gots:
  39
Aged 12 months in tequila barrels (producer unknown).
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Ratings by johnsonni:
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Rated by johnsonni from North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +2.3%

Sep 24, 2014
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by Sabtos from Ohio

4.52/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Glossy black with a short tan head that dies quickly to a fluid surface, browning the body out.

The botanical character of the barrel is so immediately apparent that it actually comes damn near close to mimicking gin even moreso than tequila. This gave me an introductory cough the likes of which I haven't had from booze in ages.

That said, these botanicals cut right through the richness of the Cake, while the pepper, (typically Mexican Cake's greatest strength), has receded to mild levels, allowing the chocolatey malt to shine.

An exercise in dichotomy, the finish has a tannin heavy swallow that's almost port-like. Actually, sherry.

We were lucky to have this on draft at the source before reaching our final destination of Congaree National Park.
Jul 26, 2022
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Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina

3.82/5  rDev -13.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Appearance: Arrives pitch black from the tap with very little head from the slow pour; a few speckles appear with each sip

Smell: Roast and chocolate with the Tequila overwhelming the spices

Taste: The Tequila really is powerful here, with the barrel overwhelming the Mexican Cake spice blend; the heat arrives on the finish, however, to remind the palate of the base beer

Mouthfeel: Full bodied with low carbonation

Overall: Occasionally I come across a Tequila barrel-aged beer that I like; unfortunately, this is not one of them
Jul 07, 2022
 
Rated: 4.15 by hockeypuck from Maine

Jun 11, 2022
 
Rated: 3.79 by vfgccp from New York

Oct 27, 2021
 
Rated: 4.42 by MJSFS from Florida

Sep 05, 2021
 
Rated: 3.97 by Benish from Utah

Jun 29, 2020
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Reviewed by kwakwhore from North Carolina

4.1/5  rDev -6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Lots of heat from the peppers. A little bit of tequila presence. The peppers have retained their kick more than the tequila has. If Westbrook ever makes this version again, drink it fresh. Not my favorite Mexican Cake but not sorry I got it.
Apr 03, 2020
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Rated by 4DAloveofSTOUT from Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
vintage 2014
Mar 14, 2020
 
Rated: 4.19 by DVMin98 from North Carolina

Dec 30, 2018
 
Rated: 4.44 by Daniel_Bates from South Carolina

Sep 08, 2018
 
Rated: 4.5 by BeerRay from Rhode Island

Mar 03, 2018
 
Rated: 4.35 by Gambyt20 from Illinois

Feb 11, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by mmcurran from North Carolina

Dec 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.84 by madelf66 from Pennsylvania

Oct 23, 2017
 
Rated: 3.33 by Rhettroactive from Virginia

Sep 17, 2017
 
Rated: 4.19 by dcmchew from Romania

Sep 04, 2017
 
Rated: 4.32 by FlussigkeitMut from Indiana

Aug 27, 2017
 
Rated: 4.49 by Dragginballs76 from South Carolina

Aug 18, 2017
 
Rated: 4.04 by dleiner from New York

Jul 03, 2017
Mexican Cake - Tequila Barrel-Aged from Westbrook Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 97 out of 100 with 302 ratings