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Mexican Cake

Westbrook Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · Imperial Stout · One of 66 Imperial Stouts in hopIQ

A decadent imperial stout layered with cocoa nibs, vanilla beans, cinnamon and fresh habanero peppers. Rich and full-bodied with dark chocolate and roasted depth, a warming vanilla-spice sweetness and a slow chili heat that lingers. A cult release that fans line up for each year, and the beer that cemented Westbrook's reputation for fearless brewing.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

roasted
85%
chocolate
80%
full-bodied
80%
creamy
75%
smooth
75%
dark fruit
75%
rich
70%
coffee
70%
caramel
70%
vanilla
65%
nutty
60%
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About Imperial Stout

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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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mexican Cake

Serve at 10–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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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