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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%
IBU
26
SRM
dark45

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

chocolate
100%
coffee
100%
roasted
60%
vanilla
60%
full-bodied
60%
caramel
60%
bitter
60%
smooth
60%
dark fruit
60%
malty
30%
creamy
30%
boozy
30%

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About Imperial Porter

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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.

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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.

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