Mexican Imperial Stout
Cervecería Calavera

Mexican Imperial StoutMexican Imperial Stout
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From:
Cervecería Calavera
 
Mexico
Style:
American Imperial Stout
Ranked #1,768
ABV:
9%
Score:
87
Ranked #15,508
Avg:
3.9 | pDev: 9.74%
Reviews:
22
Ratings:
69
Status:
Active
Rated:
Sep 01, 2022
Added:
May 07, 2011
Wants:
  8
Gots:
  24
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Ratings by lilithdana:
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Reviewed by lilithdana from Mexico

4.21/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
The dark color is very attractive. Expected the most intense caramel and dried fruit aroma. But the first sip was a blast. The beverage has the right bitterness to balance the flavors. The chile and chocolate flavor is perceived. And the recommended pairing is great. Drink this beer with a plate of mole with turkey or a cut of meat (preferably lean) is highly recommended.
Apr 05, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.78 by wize from Norway

Sep 01, 2022
 
Rated: 3.86 by Huichilobos from Mexico

Aug 23, 2021
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Reviewed by Jeffwildcat from Arizona

4.59/5  rDev +17.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.5
Feel is a little thin for an imperial stout but the smell and taste can compare to other good RIS's. Found this in a grocery store in Cancun for 2.50!
Mar 18, 2019
 
Rated: 3.77 by hockeypuck from Maine

Jan 12, 2019
 
Rated: 3.54 by woodchip from North Carolina

Dec 26, 2018
 
Rated: 4.38 by codina from Mexico

Sep 05, 2018
 
Rated: 4.17 by SenseiCaco from Mexico

Apr 12, 2018
 
Rated: 3.7 by UCLABrewN84 from California

Jul 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3.87 by cbaz from Texas

Mar 17, 2017
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Reviewed by Karibourgeois from Texas

3.09/5  rDev -20.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Coal black pour with a nice tan one-finger head. Aroma of roasted malt, chocolate and light pepper. Taste is chocolatey upfront with a bit of dark roast coffee also standing out. Slight touch of pepper heat in the finish. Medium to light bodied.
Feb 13, 2017
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Reviewed by hreb from Washington

3.65/5  rDev -6.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
cerveza de aurora. 355ml bottle served in pint glass. 9% abv and 65 ibu. oil slick black, no head. medium roast coffee aroma. thin, oily mouthfeel. easy drinking but boozy. oaky flavors meet a distinctive coffee tone in the back of the palate. raisins and figs join in as well. lots of flavor here, as a RIS (or MIS) should have. but it's all back-loaded, like an anti-IPA. delicious but flawed. alas, i'm unlikely to have to decide if i want to try this again.
Jan 15, 2017
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Reviewed by Ghrymm from Canada (BC)

3.63/5  rDev -6.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a 341ml bottle served at 40deg date best before 10/2017 , 65 IBU,9.0 ABV
A: Pours a dark brown black with a very thin tan head and no lacing.
S: A strong nutty nose with roasted peppers and coffee old leather shoes and chocolate and tobacco.
T: Chocolate , coffee , hazelnut somewhat sweet with a hint of hot peppers.
F: Somewhat thin.
O: An ok Imperial Stout but just ok missing a lot for a Imperial.
Jan 13, 2017
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Reviewed by Stevedore from Oregon

3.76/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
12oz bottle served at Club de la Cerveza in Playa del Carmen. Served into a pint glass. Pours a dark black body, brown hued head with good retention, no lacing. Smells of rich deep cocoa, milk chocolate, a bit of vegetal pepperiness, a bit of espresso as well. Flavour is a solid milk chocolate up front, followed by cocoa, and on the finish there is a bit of peppery spicy heat, which is enjoyable. Mouthfeel is lighter bodied, good carbonation, smooth and silky. Not a bad representation of Mexican chocolate, although I'd have liked to have some cinnamon there too.
Jan 08, 2017
 
Rated: 3 by bundy462 from Texas

Dec 25, 2016
 
Rated: 4.1 by sillyhed8 from California

Nov 28, 2016
 
Rated: 4.03 by shivtim from Georgia

Nov 13, 2016
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Reviewed by Mateo2699 from Texas

3.27/5  rDev -16.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Dark brown hue, nearing black with red tint along the edges. Very little ring of off white colored head, actually a pretty nice looking beer. Aroma consists of heavy roasted malts, and hints of leather and dark chocolate. Very light cinnamon scent but definitely in the background. Taste is some chocolate, hints of licorice and tabacco. No chilli or pepper whatsoever. For a stout brewed with peppers a pretty big disappointment. Tastes like a pretty one dimensional stout to me.
Sep 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.81 by Texasfan549 from Texas

Aug 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.9 by kjkinsey from Texas

Aug 22, 2016
Mexican Imperial Stout from Cervecería Calavera
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 69 ratings