The Vixen Chocolate Chili Bock | Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
Brewed by:
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
Massachusetts, United States
samueladams.com
Style: Bock
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 8.50%
Availability: Fall
Notes / Commercial Description:
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Added by ReelBigwigFish on 10-27-2011
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Ratings: 611 | Reviews: 255
3.25/5 rDev -12.2%
hoosier222002, Nov 30, 2014
4.11/5 rDev +11.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A - Deep dark in color, retains thick head after settling, a nice latte color.
S - Slightly sweet and malty.
T - Rich in taste, but I expected more of a chili/heat and didn't get it, but that wasn't disappointing, just unexpected.
F - Never sure how to characterize this category, so overall, I'd say appealing.
O - Very enjoyable, would go good with steak or pork; I would purchase again if they continue to produce.
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look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A - Deep dark in color, retains thick head after settling, a nice latte color.
S - Slightly sweet and malty.
T - Rich in taste, but I expected more of a chili/heat and didn't get it, but that wasn't disappointing, just unexpected.
F - Never sure how to characterize this category, so overall, I'd say appealing.
O - Very enjoyable, would go good with steak or pork; I would purchase again if they continue to produce.
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3.93/5 rDev +6.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap at the Ale House, Huntington
A- Pours dark brown nearly black color with a small creamy off white head that reduces to a small layer skimming the top
S- cinnamon with a hint of chili, chocolate malt, brown sugar, very sweet aroma overall
T- nice spicy profile of cinnamon with a hint of pepper burn, chocolate malt mixes with molasses and brown sugar
M- medium body with moderate carbonation leads to a foamy mouthfeel, with a slightly warming finish
O- the cinnamon and pepper are well balanced, leaving me wanting more with each sip, well done
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap at the Ale House, Huntington
A- Pours dark brown nearly black color with a small creamy off white head that reduces to a small layer skimming the top
S- cinnamon with a hint of chili, chocolate malt, brown sugar, very sweet aroma overall
T- nice spicy profile of cinnamon with a hint of pepper burn, chocolate malt mixes with molasses and brown sugar
M- medium body with moderate carbonation leads to a foamy mouthfeel, with a slightly warming finish
O- the cinnamon and pepper are well balanced, leaving me wanting more with each sip, well done
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3.87/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12 oz bottle served in a snifter. Date notched BB Feb. 2015 (?; no year indicated).
Pours clear dark mahogany with a fine looking, creamy tan head that mostly recedes too quickly.
Aroma: sweet and a bit boozy, with hints of raisins, dates, cocoa, pancakes, burnt sugar and toffee.
Flavor: Moderately complex with all of the ingrediants readily detectable. Mild but obvious chili presence. Sweet overall, and a bit too sweet up front, but it eventually works out to an acceptable bitter/sweet balance given the chili, chocolate and other flavors.
Feel: smooth mouth feel; very good carbonation; full body with mild chili heat.
O: a sweet but intriguing brew that's certainly worth trying. Did not mix too well with the end of my dinner but worked great as an after meal sipper.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12 oz bottle served in a snifter. Date notched BB Feb. 2015 (?; no year indicated).
Pours clear dark mahogany with a fine looking, creamy tan head that mostly recedes too quickly.
Aroma: sweet and a bit boozy, with hints of raisins, dates, cocoa, pancakes, burnt sugar and toffee.
Flavor: Moderately complex with all of the ingrediants readily detectable. Mild but obvious chili presence. Sweet overall, and a bit too sweet up front, but it eventually works out to an acceptable bitter/sweet balance given the chili, chocolate and other flavors.
Feel: smooth mouth feel; very good carbonation; full body with mild chili heat.
O: a sweet but intriguing brew that's certainly worth trying. Did not mix too well with the end of my dinner but worked great as an after meal sipper.
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The Vixen Chocolate Chili Bock from Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
3.7
out of 5
based on 611 ratings.