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Horchata Yeti

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Spice and sweetness in balance: cinnamon and vanilla lend a pastry-like quality to this imperial stout, while rice and lactose added to the traditional Yeti malt bill bring creaminess and a delicious sweetness. Horchata-like drinks trace back to the 13th century. 9.5% ABV, 75 IBU, a seasonal from May to September.

ABV
9.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter75 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
dark40
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
vanillaspicymalty
vanilla
spicy
malty
bready
roasted
chocolate
Aroma
Vanilla and cinnamon lead the nose, reminiscent of warm pastry spices and horchata's signature sweetness.
also:dark fruit
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Horchata Yeti

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany-brown to near-black, with a dense and persistent tan head that clings to the glass with notable lacing. The beer presents itself as opaque and visibly full-bodied, with minimal light transmission characteristic of the imperial stout category.

deep mahogany-browndense tan headopaque, full-bodied

◌ Aroma

Vanilla and cinnamon lead the nose, reminiscent of warm pastry spices and horchata's signature sweetness. Beneath these adjuncts lie a solid roasted malt foundation with gentle chocolate and dark caramel notes. The alcohol warmth is present but restrained at 9.5% ABV.

vanilla, cinnamon forwardroasted maltssweet spice

◐ Taste

Creamy and rich on entry, with vanilla and lactose providing a dessert-like sweetness that frames the palate without cloying. Mid-palate balances warming cinnamon spice against 75 IBUs of assertive bitterness, while roasted and chocolate notes add complexity. The finish holds both sweetness and spiced warmth.

creamy, sweetspiced bitternessroasted chocolate

◑ Finish

Moderately long and warming, with cinnamon spice lingering into the aftertaste alongside a dry, roasted edge. The lactose sweetness gradually recedes, leaving a pleasant bittersweet chocolate and spice memory.

warming spicebittersweet aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 13–16°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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What is a Imperial 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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