Cocoa Molé
New Belgium Brewing Company

Cocoa MoléCocoa Molé
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From:
New Belgium Brewing Company
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
Chile Beer
ABV:
9%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.98 | pDev: 13.32%
Reviews:
279
Ratings:
1,025
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 22, 2022
Added:
Jan 20, 2012
Wants:
  136
Gots:
  199
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Ratings by hopfacebrew:
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Reviewed by hopfacebrew from Colorado

4/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
"Say hola to a spiced up ale full of cocoa, and ancho, guajillo, chipotle peppers, but don’t fear the heat, because plenty of caramel and chocolate malts bring a smooth, complex flavor, scents of cinnamon when poured will have a saying “idle for mole!”

Picked up a bottle when I saw it hit the shelves at Lukas Liquor. I wasn't aware this was out yet but had heard tidbits here and there sounds interesting to say the least.

Poured from updated bomber to NBB globe glass. The beer pours a thick amber brown with orange amber highlights when held to the light. A thick 1.5 finger cream color head with decent retention. Some lacing throughout. The aroma is very unique: cinnamon mixed with hints of chocolate and some pepper. Smells like my grandmother's cinnamon sugar cookies actually with some cocoa sprinkled in. The flavor is very much the same with an initial rush of sharp cinnamon immediately followed by the cocoa and caramel flavors. Mild bitterness. The peppers are most noticeable on the finish as you feel a little heat and a slight burn. Suddenly the heat fades and the cinnamon again mixes in. Quite complex and yet fairly smooth. Full bodied. Hides the alcohol well, I think most of the heat character is from the peppers. Overall, very happy to have tried it. Not a beer you'd want to pound all day but I enjoyed it. Would purchase again. It's nice that the chili isn't overwhelming as is often the case with so many brews made with chili, it settles in nicely with the cocoa, cinnamon, and caramel malts.
Jan 20, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.59 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Jan 22, 2022
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Reviewed by GarrettB from Colorado

3.19/5  rDev -19.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25
September 26th, 2015 - In the same vein as Stone's famous Xocoveza, New Belgium has their Cocoa Mole, a deep and dark looking brew being served here at the Tour de Fat. The smell conjures images of childhood mornings snacking on the terrible tasting brown sugar Pop-Tarts matched with sweet grapes, and even a little clove spice. The body is thin but the carbonation compensates for the lack of gravity. I also note that the flavor is quite sweet, and finally delivers the Mexican chocolate kick in the aftertaste. Not bad for a beer sloshing around a festival.
Nov 01, 2019
 
Rated: 3.11 by Dalbeast from Wyoming

May 11, 2019
 
Rated: 3.98 by Kolb from Montana

Apr 26, 2019
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Reviewed by hughesst from Washington

4.74/5  rDev +19.1%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
This is my first review and I wanted to set my own standard. I distinctly remember Cocoa Mole as the best beer I've ever had. Perfect balance of sweetness and heat with a super smooth aftertaste. I wish it hadn't been retired.
Sep 17, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by csfcmitchell from Texas

Sep 03, 2018
 
Rated: 2.5 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 02, 2018
 
Rated: 4.22 by TheHopsman from Nebraska

Jun 25, 2017
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Rated by Fordcoyote15 from Pennsylvania

3.9/5  rDev -2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4
It's a sweet, flat, cinnamon bomb that is awful until it's redeeming pepper bite
May 03, 2017
 
Rated: 3.96 by WastingFreetime from Wisconsin

Feb 17, 2017
 
Rated: 4.2 by C_Pel from Pennsylvania

Dec 01, 2016
 
Rated: 4.13 by Shafaegalo from Texas

Sep 11, 2016
 
Rated: 4.08 by Its_Dipset_Eyy from California

Aug 07, 2016
 
Rated: 4.24 by BeerBeast from Florida

Jul 21, 2016
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Reviewed by matcris from Arizona

4.46/5  rDev +12.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
APPEARANCE: Brown almost ruby or tea like up to the light. Very quickly dissipating head, down to a ring. Nice looking level of carbonation when rocking the glass.
AROMA: Chile peppers right off the bat, caramel, slight chocolate, slight cinnamon.
TASTE: Cinnamon, immediately followed by mild chocolate and caramel. The peppers kick in towards the finish and adds some great flavor.
FEEL: Acidic, medium body, slightly chewy, dry on finish, but a little sticky at the same time.
OVERALL: A little disappointed in the aroma dept, however, the flavor more than makes up for it. I don't get any alcohol in the aroma or taste. The beer has great, but fairly mild building spiciness to it. Cinnamon more so in the taste than aroma. Just a pleasure to drink, will be picking up more.
Jun 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.92 by bluehende from Delaware

May 31, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by akolb from Colorado

May 20, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by IckyT2012 from Florida

Apr 19, 2016
 
Rated: 4.29 by MrHolden from Texas

Mar 29, 2016
Cocoa Molé from New Belgium Brewing Company
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 1025 ratings