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MOCHA MACHINE

Beachwood Brewing
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🌍 United States · Imperial Porter · One of 2 Imperial Porters in hopIQ

Mocha Machine is a bold Imperial Porter from Beachwood Brewing, the celebrated Long Beach, California craft institution. It pours a deep, near-opaque mahogany-black with a creamy tan head that lingers invitingly. The aroma is an indulgent wave of freshly roasted coffee, bittersweet dark chocolate, and subtle vanilla, with a warming undercurrent hinting at its considerable strength. On the palate, rich espresso and cocoa dominate, layered over a full, velvety body that carries notes of dark toffee and roasted malt. The finish is long and satisfying — slightly bitter from both hops and coffee, with a smooth chocolatey warmth that makes this Southern Californian heavyweight a luxurious treat for any serious dark-beer enthusiast.

ABV
9.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark45
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Full body.

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Imperial Porter.
Malt character
chocolate
coffee
caramel
roasted
malty
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
vanilla
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Featured inThe Best American Porters

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for MOCHA MACHINE

Appearance

Mocha Machine presents a deep, near-opaque mahogany-black body that permits only the faintest light at the edges. The creamy tan head rises generously and clings to the glass with persistent adhesion, leaving fine lacing on each sip. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting the dense, luxurious visual character.

deep mahogany-blackcreamy tan headfine lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with freshly roasted espresso and bittersweet dark chocolate, layered beneath a subtle vanilla sweetness that adds complexity without dominance. A warming alcohol presence underlies these primary notes, hinting at the beer's considerable strength without overshadowing the coffee and cocoa. Roasted malt provides a foundational earthiness that ties the aromatic profile together.

espresso, dark chocolateroasted maltvanilla undertonewarming alcohol

Taste

Rich espresso and cocoa flavors dominate the palate, supported by a full, velvety body that carries notes of dark toffee and deeply roasted malt. Bitterness emerges from both coffee character and measured hop presence, creating a sophisticated balance rather than sharp astringency. The mouthfeel is smooth and enveloping, with subtle dark fruit complexity that builds through the mid-palate.

espresso, cocoadark toffeefull velvety bodybalanced bitterness

Finish

The finish extends long and satisfying, maintaining espresso-driven bitterness while a chocolatey warmth lingers on the palate. The aftertaste is smooth rather than harsh, with residual toffee sweetness and roasted character that invites another sip.

long finishsmooth chocolate warmthespresso persistence
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
89
Appearance
84
Finish
85
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of MOCHA MACHINE

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–13°C. Too cold mutes the roasted complexity that makes a good porter worth drinking slowly.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Drink within 6–12 months for best results. Baltic Porters can be aged longer.

Food Pairing

What to eat with MOCHA MACHINE

About Imperial Porter

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Imperial Porter?

Porters are dark ales with 4–6.5% ABV and IBU 18–35. Roasted malt brings chocolate, caramel and toffee — medium body with a clean finish.

Finding a similar Imperial Porter

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same chocolate, coffee, roasted character as MOCHA MACHINE will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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