Calavera Imperial Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown, opaque and impenetrable to light, with a dense tan head that clings to the glass in a fine, persistent collar. Carbonation is restrained, appropriate to the beer's weight and alcohol presence. The body coats the glass with rich, dark viscosity.

◌ Aroma

Opens with roasted malt and dark chocolate—cocoa solids and bitter cocoa powder dominate the nose. Espresso and burnt coffee beans emerge beneath, grounded in roasted grain. Warming alcohol is present but not aggressive, with subtle dark fruit notes (plum, raisin) appearing in the background.

◐ Taste

Rich and smooth on entry, with Mexican cacao asserting itself immediately—dark chocolate, cocoa butter, and slight cocoa bitterness. The mid-palate deepens with coffee and roasted grain character; the 45 IBU provide moderate bitterness that complements rather than dominates. Alcohol warmth builds gradually, lending a slight toasted sweetness without cloying.

◑ Finish

Long, warming finish with lingering dark chocolate and espresso. Alcohol presence becomes more apparent in the aftertaste, leaving a pleasant drying sensation with residual cocoa and toasted grain.

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

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