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Mokah
Southern Tier Brewing Company
- From:
- Southern Tier Brewing Company
- New York, United States
- Style:
- American Imperial Stout
Ranked #1,054 - ABV:
- 10%
- Score:
- 94
Ranked #2,687 - Avg:
- 4.21 | pDev: 10.21%
- Reviews:
- 762
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Today at 06:46 AM
- Added:
- Apr 20, 2009
- Wants:
- 240
- Gots:
- 512
As scientists, our brewers utilize their materials to exacting standards. As artists, they couldn’t resist the temptation to combine two of our highly acclaimed Blackwater Series Imperial Stouts: Jahva and Choklat. Alone each is perfect, but together as Mokah they are an inimitable expression of two of the world’s most sought after flavors. Enjoy Mokah stout with – or as – your favorite dessert!
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Ratings by Metalmonk:
Reviewed by Metalmonk from North Carolina
4.7/5 rDev +11.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.7/5 rDev +11.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Quite the good-looking stout, with ample froth forming a tan head, which doesn't stick around long, but at 11%, it wouldn't. Liquid is insanely dark brown, just a shade under pure midnight black.
Not unexpected, the aroma is balanced between dark chocolate and coffee, with a sweetness appropriately reminding of cream. And when I say "balanced" I mean it--the chocolate and coffee strike a perfect chord together.
Am I dreaming or am I drinking Southern Tier's absolute best beers lately? Last night it was Oak Aged Unearthly, plus a shared bottle of Jahva with Dr. Snorkapotamus, and tonight it's Mokah. And wowza, this is freaking fantastic. After letting it slide over my tongue and down my throat a few times, it seems the aroma was merely hinting at what was to come. These flavors have all kinds of depth and they're mingled incredibly well. Huge gooey chocolate meshes with coffee that isn't all that bitter or burnt, just perfect is all, with some big ol' graham cracker elbowing in and sweet vanilla-flavored coffee creamer too. Alcohol provides a lightly spicy, nicely warming flair, certainly not timid but not at all out of whack. Tremendous! Can I give it a 5.5 for Taste?
Mouthfeel is appropriately luxurious, a silky, creamy thing that is just carbonated enough to deliver some life to the body. A little more bubbled than expected, actually, but it's all kept in check and eventually the texture totally won me over.
Being a huge fan of Jahva, I was looking greatly forward to this. Still can't find Choklat in this area, but if this is the meeting point of the two aforementioned (as stated on the label), then I guess I'm halfway there. As expected, Mokah is completely, utterly wonderful.
Dec 11, 2009Not unexpected, the aroma is balanced between dark chocolate and coffee, with a sweetness appropriately reminding of cream. And when I say "balanced" I mean it--the chocolate and coffee strike a perfect chord together.
Am I dreaming or am I drinking Southern Tier's absolute best beers lately? Last night it was Oak Aged Unearthly, plus a shared bottle of Jahva with Dr. Snorkapotamus, and tonight it's Mokah. And wowza, this is freaking fantastic. After letting it slide over my tongue and down my throat a few times, it seems the aroma was merely hinting at what was to come. These flavors have all kinds of depth and they're mingled incredibly well. Huge gooey chocolate meshes with coffee that isn't all that bitter or burnt, just perfect is all, with some big ol' graham cracker elbowing in and sweet vanilla-flavored coffee creamer too. Alcohol provides a lightly spicy, nicely warming flair, certainly not timid but not at all out of whack. Tremendous! Can I give it a 5.5 for Taste?
Mouthfeel is appropriately luxurious, a silky, creamy thing that is just carbonated enough to deliver some life to the body. A little more bubbled than expected, actually, but it's all kept in check and eventually the texture totally won me over.
Being a huge fan of Jahva, I was looking greatly forward to this. Still can't find Choklat in this area, but if this is the meeting point of the two aforementioned (as stated on the label), then I guess I'm halfway there. As expected, Mokah is completely, utterly wonderful.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by mvanaskie13 from Pennsylvania
4.1/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.1/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured into a wide mouth, grip shaped goblet: color is black, solid, head very light tan, head presents 1/4 inch thick, dissipates to nothing but ring on glass sides.
Smell is strong chocolate/cocoa backed by lactose and coffee beans.
Taste is more strong chocoloate/cocoa, some coffee, lactose backing with blended flavor that lingers, maybe some light hops.
Mouthfeel is low/moderate carbonation, moderate/strong sweetness, lower bitterness for the style/strength.
Overall a big, sweet stout - strong on cocoa, lighter on coffee with lactose sweetness rounding it out.
Today at 06:46 AMSmell is strong chocolate/cocoa backed by lactose and coffee beans.
Taste is more strong chocoloate/cocoa, some coffee, lactose backing with blended flavor that lingers, maybe some light hops.
Mouthfeel is low/moderate carbonation, moderate/strong sweetness, lower bitterness for the style/strength.
Overall a big, sweet stout - strong on cocoa, lighter on coffee with lactose sweetness rounding it out.
Reviewed by edthehead from Maryland
4.25/5 rDev +1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
This one really exceeded my expectations. Pitch black, oily, viscous, scant tan head, no lacing. Coffee and chocolate from beginning to end, tastefully sweet. Thick silky mouthfeel, mild carbonation.
Mar 16, 2024Reviewed by HoppingMadMonk from New Jersey
4.36/5 rDev +3.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.36/5 rDev +3.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Black motor oil appearance.
Medium light carbonation with an above average body. Has a slight oily,slick,creamy feel.
Aroma is fudge brownies, mocha, malt, some roasted grain.
Taste is sweet,malty,mocha, with the alcohol showing up a bit.
Overall its an excellent dessert beer
Feb 28, 2024Medium light carbonation with an above average body. Has a slight oily,slick,creamy feel.
Aroma is fudge brownies, mocha, malt, some roasted grain.
Taste is sweet,malty,mocha, with the alcohol showing up a bit.
Overall its an excellent dessert beer
Reviewed by barnzy78 from Illinois
4/5 rDev -5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
12oz bottle, best by 11/20/24
I always wanted to try this one when it was in bomber format - glad to finally have it!
L: near black body; thin tan. Head disappears quickly
S: creamed coffee, chocolate, vanilla, lactose
T: sweet lactose, vanilla, coffee, chocolate, roast, earthy hops
F: full body, very smooth, ample carbonation, alcohol is warming, sweet finish
O: sweeter than expected, but I didn’t realize until I opened it that it’s brewed with lactose, so that makes sense. Also didn’t realize this is a blend of Choklat & Jahva. Interesting. Good beer all around!
Feb 04, 2024I always wanted to try this one when it was in bomber format - glad to finally have it!
L: near black body; thin tan. Head disappears quickly
S: creamed coffee, chocolate, vanilla, lactose
T: sweet lactose, vanilla, coffee, chocolate, roast, earthy hops
F: full body, very smooth, ample carbonation, alcohol is warming, sweet finish
O: sweeter than expected, but I didn’t realize until I opened it that it’s brewed with lactose, so that makes sense. Also didn’t realize this is a blend of Choklat & Jahva. Interesting. Good beer all around!
Reviewed by milkshakebeersucks from Maryland
4/5 rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
If you like chocolate, look no further. Totally dark, small tan head, minimal lacing sums up the appearance. The aroma and taste would make Hershey's jealous. Coffee is lurking, waiting for an opening. Full bodied mouthfeel; little in the way of carbonation.
Jan 30, 2024Reviewed by Braunmeister_1943 from Pennsylvania
4.4/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.4/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
An absolutely phenomenal Imperial Stout! The look, aroma of roasted coffee and hazelnuts matched with just the right amount of hop bite make this Southern Tier Imperial Stout a world class killer!
Jan 27, 2024Reviewed by BuxMontBeerLover from Pennsylvania
4.4/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.4/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Purchased at Giant in Souderton, PA. $15.99/4pk 12oz bottles.
Pours a deep, dark black color. Totally opaque with zero light showing through. A thin head on the initial pour that fades to a skim.
A rich, dark chocolate sweet aroma.
An excellent stout. Flavors of sweet chocolate, coffee, toffee and caramel. Leans towards the sweeter side, a dessert style brew. The ABV is lurking with each sip.
Heavier, rich consistency. Low carbonation.
Overall, a very enjoyable stout that I’d classify as a sipper, dessert style beer. Sweet but not cloying. A nice addition to the Blackwater Series of beers…cheers!
Jan 14, 2024Pours a deep, dark black color. Totally opaque with zero light showing through. A thin head on the initial pour that fades to a skim.
A rich, dark chocolate sweet aroma.
An excellent stout. Flavors of sweet chocolate, coffee, toffee and caramel. Leans towards the sweeter side, a dessert style brew. The ABV is lurking with each sip.
Heavier, rich consistency. Low carbonation.
Overall, a very enjoyable stout that I’d classify as a sipper, dessert style beer. Sweet but not cloying. A nice addition to the Blackwater Series of beers…cheers!
Reviewed by VABA from Virginia
4.4/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.4/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Pours a jet black color with a nice tan head and lacing
Aroma has generous chocolate and coffee hints
Taste has a well balanced chocolate and coffee flavor
A decently carbonated beer
A great Imperial stout
Jan 01, 2024Aroma has generous chocolate and coffee hints
Taste has a well balanced chocolate and coffee flavor
A decently carbonated beer
A great Imperial stout
Reviewed by MikeWard from Pennsylvania
4.24/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.24/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
12oz bottle into a goblet. Recent re-release from ST, I missed it the last time around.
Standard stout look, black body, tan head reduces to ring and covering, scattered lacing. Nice soothing aromas of coffee and cocoa. Taste is slightly sweet, more coffee and cocoa, alcohol compliments rather than stands out. Finish is nicely warming.
Overall, glad to have this one come back. Will enjoy the rest of the 4 pack.
Jan 01, 2024Standard stout look, black body, tan head reduces to ring and covering, scattered lacing. Nice soothing aromas of coffee and cocoa. Taste is slightly sweet, more coffee and cocoa, alcohol compliments rather than stands out. Finish is nicely warming.
Overall, glad to have this one come back. Will enjoy the rest of the 4 pack.
Reviewed by cwm51662 from Indiana
4.23/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.23/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Opening the bottle, chocolate. Black, blink-and-you-miss-it tan head. Despite the taste, not super-sweet cocoa. I'd like a little thicker feel, but that's just me. Not boozy for 10%. Not as flavory as the Creme Brule I tried last night, but def satisfying.
Dec 31, 2023Reviewed by Whyteboar from Michigan
4.47/5 rDev +6.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.47/5 rDev +6.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
This was evidently a reboot of the “Black Water” series but it has the same name and premise.
Poured stout black with a 2” beige head that left little lacing.
The aroma is lost on my Covid damaged nose.
The taste, yowsa, this hits my sweet spot for milk stouts, even though it doesn’t specifically mention lactose, it almost has to be in there.
Coffee is smooth and mellow, the chocolate balances out the bitter that frequently comes with coffee and adds some sweetness.
The feel is very much like a milk stout, that smooth, soft viscosity that generally comes from lactose.
OA, picked up a single to see if it was good; I will definitely get some more.
Dec 24, 2023Poured stout black with a 2” beige head that left little lacing.
The aroma is lost on my Covid damaged nose.
The taste, yowsa, this hits my sweet spot for milk stouts, even though it doesn’t specifically mention lactose, it almost has to be in there.
Coffee is smooth and mellow, the chocolate balances out the bitter that frequently comes with coffee and adds some sweetness.
The feel is very much like a milk stout, that smooth, soft viscosity that generally comes from lactose.
OA, picked up a single to see if it was good; I will definitely get some more.
Mokah from Southern Tier Brewing Company
Beer rating:
94 out of
100 with
2355 ratings
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