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As Above So Below

Mortalis Brewing Co.
United States·Imperial Coffee Stout·Rank 27 of 50 · The Best American Stouts
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Mortalis' flagship stout and the beer that anchors everything the Avon brewery does that isn't a fruited sour. A 10% imperial coffee stout brewed with a favorite local roaster's coffee — full-bodied, coffee-forward, then rum-warm with cinnamon, pecan, and dark chocolate on the finish. The name is the philosophy — what's above is what's below.

ABV
10%
Bitterness
Very bitter65 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedcoffeechocolate
roasted
coffee
chocolate
nutty
vanilla
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted grain and freshly ground espresso, anchored by a robust malt character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for As Above So Below

◎ Appearance

Deep opaque black with a warm brown undertone at the edges when held to light. A dense tan head forms on the pour and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. The body is viscous and still, with minimal visible carbonation.

opaque blackdense tan headexcellent lacinglow carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted grain and freshly ground espresso, anchored by a robust malt character. Beneath the coffee-forward profile emerge secondary notes of cinnamon, pecan, and dark chocolate, with subtle hints of vanilla and dried fruit. The alcohol sits warm in the background without becoming intrusive.

roasted grainespressocinnamon, pecandark chocolate, vanilla

◐ Taste

The palate opens full and smooth, with the coffee character dominating the mid-range—bold but not sharp. Rich chocolate and nutty sweetness build through the center, supported by substantial malt body. Bitterness arrives moderately at 65 IBU, providing balance without overwhelming the darker, warmer flavors; cinnamon and pecan spice emerge on the transition to finish.

coffee-forwardsmooth malt sweetnessmoderate bitternessspiced warmth

◑ Finish

The finish extends long, warming with alcohol heat that evokes rum or whiskey. Dark chocolate, toasted pecan, and cinnamon linger into a dry, roasted aftertaste.

warming alcoholroasted fadelong finish
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
89
Appearance
85
Finish
87
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.

Drink within a year. Standard stouts are best fresh but hold reasonably well for 6–12 months.

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About Imperial Coffee Stout

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What is a Imperial Coffee 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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