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Chocolate Cake Stout

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Layer upon layer of chocolate, vanilla frosting on top and enough roast to keep it balanced: rich, full bodied and sweet. Cacao nibs, vanilla and maltodextrin join oats, carafa and chocolate malt, with Jester hops, at 4.5 % ABV. It was brewed because turning 30 deserves a party, and what is a party without a cake? Part of the Salvation Series.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatevanillaroasted
chocolate
vanilla
roasted
malty
coffee
dark fruit
Aroma
Rich cocoa and dark chocolate dominate the nose, layered with subtle vanilla sweetness and a gentle roasted grain backdrop.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chocolate Cake Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black, with an opaque body typical of the style. A dense, tan head forms and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving distinct lacing with each sip. Carbonation appears restrained, appropriate for the full-bodied character.

deep brownopaquepersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Rich cocoa and dark chocolate dominate the nose, layered with subtle vanilla sweetness and a gentle roasted grain backdrop. The aroma is inviting and dessert-like without becoming cloying. Roasted barley and carafa malt provide earthiness that anchors the sweeter notes.

dark chocolatecocoavanillaroasted grain

◐ Taste

Sweet chocolate and cake-like maltiness take the foreground, with smooth vanilla frosting notes providing confectionery character. The roast and oat component bring welcome balance—preventing the sweetness from becoming one-dimensional—while cacao nibs add gentle texture and depth. Bitterness remains low and restrained, allowing the dessert profile to remain central.

chocolate cakevanilla frostingcocoa nibsbalanced roast

◑ Finish

The finish lingers gently with chocolate and subtle sweetness, fading without harshness. A light drying sensation from the roasted character provides a graceful exit.

chocolate aftertastesmooth fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
Serve at 10–14°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

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About Stout

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What is a Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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